Manali to Dinhata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Dinhata, West Bengal.
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 Dinhata
1782 km · ~38h 18m · About 36h of driving split over 4 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 446Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 596Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 746Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 891Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1041Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1191Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1337Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1487Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1637Look 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 Dinhata
1782 km · ~39h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~891 km
~19h 48m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- 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.
- change point 1 → Dinhata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~891 km
~19h 48m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- 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
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 5h 11m wait
2 changes · 57h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 48m wait
2 changes · 71h 50m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 17h 45m 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 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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