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Manali to Dinhata

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Dinhata, West Bengal.

1782 kmDistance
35.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19700
Sedan₹23270
SUV₹30440
Innova / MUV₹34060
Tempo Traveller₹39500
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1960
AC Seater₹3210
Non-AC Sleeper₹2850
AC Sleeper₹4100
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5040
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Train
Sleeper₹1100
Economy₹1810
Third AC₹2520
Second AC₹3590
First AC₹5020
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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 Dinhata

1782 km · ~38h 18m · About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Manali

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 446

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 596

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 746

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 891

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1041

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1191

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1337

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1487

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1637

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dinhata

    Dinhata, West Bengal

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 Dinhata

1782 km · ~39h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~891 km

    ~19h 48m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 891)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dinhata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Dinhata

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~891 km

    ~19h 48m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540

  5. Arrive in Dinhata

    Dinhata, West Bengal

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 Dinhata

Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 57h 20m 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
5m1 stops
07:10 PMBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 5h 11m wait

JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Lohit Exp#15652 · Express
12:21 AMBharoli Junction
40h 19m331 stops
04:40 PM+1dNew Cooch Behar

2 changes · 57h 20m 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
3m1 stops
10:33 PMBharoli Junction

Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 48m wait

JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Lohit Exp#15652 · Express
12:21 AMBharoli Junction
40h 19m331 stops
04:40 PM+1dNew Cooch Behar

2 changes · 71h 50m 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 17h 45m wait

OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp#14056 · Mail
11:30 PMOld Delhi
31h 40m319 stops
07:10 AM+2dNew Cooch Behar

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 Dinhata: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Manali to Dinhata is about 1782 km by road, roughly 35.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1782 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,700 · Sedan ₹23,270 · SUV ₹30,440 · Innova / MUV ₹34,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,500
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,960 · AC Seater ₹3,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,850 · AC Sleeper ₹4,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,040
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,100 · Economy ₹1,810 · Third AC ₹2,520 · Second AC ₹3,590 · First AC ₹5,020

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

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