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Manali to Kunnamangalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Kunnamangalam, Kerala.

3032 kmDistance

60.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹33450

Sedan₹39520

SUV₹51690

Innova / MUV₹57810

Tempo Traveller₹67000

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3340

AC Seater₹5460

Non-AC Sleeper₹4850

AC Sleeper₹6970

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8540

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Train

Sleeper₹1850

Economy₹3060

Third AC₹4270

Second AC₹6090

First AC₹8520

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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.

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By Car: Manali to Kunnamangalam

3032 km · ~65h 18m · About 61h of driving split over 7 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 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 433
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 583
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 733
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 866
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1016
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1166
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1299
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1449
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1599
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1733
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1883
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2033
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2166
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2316
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2466
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2599
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2749
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2899
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kunnamangalam
Kunnamangalam, Kerala
Hotels in Kunnamangalam

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 Kunnamangalam

3032 km · ~67h 24m · 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) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
Search buses Manali to Kunnamangalam
Change buses at a major city (around km 758)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kunnamangalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
Search buses Manali to Kunnamangalam
Change buses at a major city (around km 1516)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kunnamangalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
Search buses Manali to Kunnamangalam
Change buses at a major city (around km 2274)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kunnamangalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 3 → Kunnamangalam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
Search buses Manali to Kunnamangalam
Arrive in Kunnamangalam
Kunnamangalam, Kerala
Hotels in Kunnamangalam

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 Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 71h 24m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger

07:20 AMJoginder Nagar

10h 10m33 stops

05:30 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail

07:05 PMPathankot

6h 35m43 stops

01:40 AM^+1dAmbala Cant Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 8h 40m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

10:20 AMAmbala Cant Jn

44h 24m372 stops

06:44 AM^+2dVallikunnu

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 71h 24m in total

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger

07:20 AMJoginder Nagar

10h 10m33 stops

05:30 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express

10:30 PMPathankot

9h 9m79 stops

07:39 AM^+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

01:25 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

41h 19m338 stops

06:44 AM^+2dVallikunnu

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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