Manali to Delhi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Delhi
525 km · ~11h 10m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Manali
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 263Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 413Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Delhi
525 km · ~11h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Manali → Delhi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~525 km
~11h 40m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520
- Arrive in Delhi
Delhi, Haryana
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 Delhi
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, New Delhi for Delhi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 22h 25m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 24h 25m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
1 change · 29h 5m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 25m wait
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.
Transport Options
Manali to Delhi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Delhi is about 525 km by road, roughly 10.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 525 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,880 · Sedan ₹6,930 · SUV ₹9,080 · Innova / MUV ₹10,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹580 · AC Seater ₹950 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹840 · AC Sleeper ₹1,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹560 · Third AC ₹770 · Second AC ₹1,080 · First AC ₹1,500
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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