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Manali to Dehradun

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

293 kmDistance
5.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹10,539
Ertiga₹13,374
Innova₹13,941
Innova Crysta₹17,226
Tempo Traveller (12)₹23,580

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹320
AC Seater₹530
Non-AC Sleeper₹470
AC Sleeper₹670
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹870
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Train
Sleeper₹210
Economy₹320
Third AC₹440
Second AC₹620
First AC₹850
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Manali to Dehradun

293 km · ~6h 12m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Manali

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Narkanda

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dehradun

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Manali to Dehradun

293 km · ~6h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Manali

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Manali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Manali → Dehradun

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~293 km

    ~6h 31m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹870

    Usual tea / meal halts: Rohru (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Dehradun

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Manali to Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 26h 45m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger
07:20 AMJoginder Nagar
10h 10m33 stops
05:30 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail
07:05 PMPathankot
2h 25m20 stops
09:30 PMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 2h 25m wait

Amritsar Dehradun Express#14632 · Express
11:55 PMJalandhar Cant
10h 10m53 stops
10:05 AM+1dDehradun

2 changes · 35h 40m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger
07:20 AMJoginder Nagar
10h 10m33 stops
05:30 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
8h 46m76 stops
07:16 AM+1dDaya Basti

Change trains at Daya Basti — about 2h 49m wait

Uttaranchal Express#19565 · Express
10:05 AMDaya Basti
8h 55m51 stops
07:00 PMDehradun

2 changes · 48h 40m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger
07:20 AMJoginder Nagar
10h 10m33 stops
05:30 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail
07:05 PMPathankot
10h 40m77 stops
05:45 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 16h 35m wait

DELHI SARAI ROHILLA - DEHRADUN Mussoorie Exp#14041 · Express
10:20 PMOld Delhi
9h 40m54 stops
08:00 AM+1dDehradun

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Manali to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Manali to Dehradun is about 293 km by road, roughly 5.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 293 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹620 · First AC ₹850

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Dehradun guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dehradun.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Manali to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Kasol35 km from Manali

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. Tirthan Valley90 km from Manali

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. Auli235 km from Manali

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Things to Do in Dehradun

India Thrills

India Thrills is worth a visit while in Dehradun.

Adventure Nation

Adventure Nation is worth a visit while in Dehradun.

Chetwoode Hall

The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.

Clock Tower

Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area.

Jaspal Rana Shooting Range

Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun

The Kalinga War Memorial

The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).

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Suggested Dehradun Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dehradun

  • Travel from Manali to Dehradun (about 5.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Uttara Museum of Contemporary Art

Day 2Explore Dehradun

  • Visit Robber's Cave
  • Visit Doon Valley
  • Visit Santala devi temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Tapkeshwar Temple
  • Head back to Manali
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Manali → Dehradun → next stop route.

Dehradun → Rishikesh

About 50 km by road

Dehradun → Haridwar

About 60 km by road

Dehradun → Uttarkashi

About 75 km by road

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