Manali to Pahalgam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Pahalgam
342 km · ~7h 10m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Manali
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PahalgamPahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
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 Pahalgam
342 km · ~7h 36m · 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 → Pahalgam
AC Seater / Volvo · ~342 km
~7h 36m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,010
Usual tea / meal halts: Bunjwah (~170 km)
- Arrive in Pahalgam
Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
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 Pahalgam
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Manali to Pahalgam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Pahalgam is about 342 km by road, roughly 6.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 342 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹13,209 · Ertiga ₹16,800 · Innova ₹17,519 · Innova Crysta ₹21,610 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹29,728
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹550 · AC Sleeper ₹790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹370 · Third AC ₹510 · Second AC ₹710 · First AC ₹990
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Manali to Pahalgam. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Keylong50 km from Manali
Himachal Pradesh
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