Manali to Palampur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
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 Palampur
82 km · ~1h 38m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Manali
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PalampurPalampur, Himachal Pradesh
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 Palampur
82 km · ~1h 49m · 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 → Palampur
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~82 km
~1h 49m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹280
- Arrive in Palampur
Palampur, 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 Palampur
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Palampur Himachal for Palampur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 10m in total
Change trains at Majhairan Himachal — about 1h 11m wait
1 change · 6h 40m in total
Change trains at Majhairan Himachal — about 2h 40m wait
1 change · 7h 25m in total
Change trains at Samloti — about 1h 51m 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.
Manali to Palampur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Palampur is about 82 km by road, roughly 1.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 82 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹90 · AC Seater ₹150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹130 · AC Sleeper ₹190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹280
- Train: Sleeper ₹80 · Economy ₹110 · Third AC ₹140 · Second AC ₹190 · First AC ₹260
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Palampur guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Palampur.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Manali to Palampur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Bir60 km from Manali
Hotels in Palampur
Treebo hotels in Dharamshala, about 23 km from Palampur. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
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Dharamshala
Things to Do in Palampur
Bharkudi
A tourist place worth seeing: it is filled with fountains and caves and there is a temple of Lord Shiva. It is 25 km from Palampur on Andretta Road.
Baijnath Temple
It is a historic temple of Lord Shiva and it is there from the reign of pandavas, one will find it amazing. It has beautiful monuments which are worth seeing.
Brijeshwari Temple
Another famous temple which is about 35 km from Palampur. It is situated in the heart of Kangra city.
Bundla Mata Mandir
A temple 4 km from the town on the Nuegal Cafe Road. It is a worthseeing place full of nature's blessings.
Chamunda Devi Temple
About 17 km from Palampur and is very popular destination for Indian tourists. It is believed that it is a place where Devi Chamunda killed two evils named Chand and…
Jakhni Mata Temple chandpur
A temple at nature's paradise 5 km from the Bundla Mata temple and also 5 km from palampur via chandpur village.
Suggested Palampur Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Palampur
- Travel from Manali to Palampur (about 1.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Taragarh Palace
Day 2Explore Palampur
- Visit Gopalpur Zoo
- Visit Naam Art Gallery
- Visit Baijnath Temple
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Chamunda Devi Temple
- Head back to Manali
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Palampur trip and see the full Manali → Palampur → next stop route.
Palampur → Jogindernagar
About 35 km by road
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