Manali to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
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 Kangra
115 km · ~2h 18m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Manali
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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 Kangra
115 km · ~2h 33m · 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 → Kangra
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~115 km
~2h 33m|Tentative fare ₹130–₹370
- Arrive in Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
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 Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Kangra for Kangra.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 7h 42m in total
Change trains at Tripal Halt — about 45m wait
1 change · 9h 25m in total
Change trains at Tripal Halt — about 2h 40m wait
1 change · 9h 54m in total
Change trains at Majhairan Himachal — about 1h 36m 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 Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Kangra is about 115 km by road, roughly 2.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 115 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,370 · Sedan ₹1,600 · SUV ₹2,110 · Innova / MUV ₹2,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,830
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹130 · AC Seater ₹210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹180 · AC Sleeper ₹260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹370
- Train: Sleeper ₹100 · Economy ₹150 · Third AC ₹190 · Second AC ₹260 · First AC ₹350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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