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Manali to Kovalam

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Kovalam, Kerala.

Approx Distance: 3452 km

Approx Duration: 76.7 hrs

Route overview

Manali to Kovalam is about 3452 km by road, roughly 76.7 hours of travel time.

By car: Manali to Kovalam

About 69h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

Start from Manali. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 432. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 582. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 732. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 863. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1013. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1163. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1295. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1445. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1595. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1726. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1876. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2026. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2158. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2308. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2458. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2589. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2739. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2889. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 3021. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3171. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3321. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Arrive in Kovalam

By bus: Manali to Kovalam

4 bus rides with 3 changes. 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) · ~863 km Takes about 19h 11m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
Change buses at a major city (around km 863). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km Takes about 19h 11m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
Change buses at a major city (around km 1726). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km Takes about 19h 11m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
Change buses at a major city (around km 2589). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 3 → Kovalam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km Takes about 19h 11m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
Arrive in Kovalam

By train: Manali to Kovalam

The nearest railway stations are Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali and Trivandrum Central for Kovalam. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.

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.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3452 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹38,070 · Sedan ₹44,980 · SUV ₹58,830 · Innova / MUV ₹65,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹76,240
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,800 · AC Seater ₹6,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,520 · AC Sleeper ₹7,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,720
Train: Sleeper ₹2,100 · Economy ₹3,480 · Third AC ₹4,860 · Second AC ₹6,930 · First AC ₹9,700

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

Manali to Kovalam

Route overview

By car: Manali to Kovalam

By bus: Manali to Kovalam

By train: Manali to Kovalam

Tentative fare estimate

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