Manali to Warangal
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Warangal, Telangana.
Approx Distance: 2087 km
Approx Duration: 46.4 hrs
Route overview
Manali to Warangal is about 2087 km by road, roughly 46.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Manali to Warangal
About 42h of driving split over 5 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.
- 117 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 417. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 567. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 717. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 835. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 985. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1135. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1252. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1402. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1552. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1670. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1820. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1970. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 21m of driving) — Arrive in Warangal
By bus: Manali to Warangal
3 bus rides with 2 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) · ~696 km Takes about 15h 28m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 696). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Warangal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~696 km Takes about 15h 28m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1391). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Warangal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Warangal. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~696 km Takes about 15h 28m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000.
- Arrive in Warangal
By train: Manali to Warangal
The nearest railway stations are Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali and Warangal for Warangal. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 56h 31m in total: JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52472) 07:20 AM Joginder Nagar to 05:30 PM Pathankot, then Jammu Mail (14034) 07:05 PM Pathankot to 07:10 PM Bharoli Junction, then Himsagar Express (16318) 01:31 AM Bharoli Junction to 03:51 PM Yelgur — change at Pathankot (about 1h 35m wait) and Bharoli Junction (about 6h 21m wait)
- With two changes, 56h 31m in total: JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52472) 07:20 AM Joginder Nagar to 05:30 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 10:33 PM Bharoli Junction, then Himsagar Express (16318) 01:31 AM Bharoli Junction to 03:51 PM Yelgur — change at Pathankot (about 5h wait) and Bharoli Junction (about 2h 58m wait)
- With two changes, 56h 31m in total: JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52472) 07:20 AM Joginder Nagar to 05:30 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 04:59 AM Barsola, then Navyug Express (16688) 10:05 AM Barsola to 03:51 PM Yelgur — change at Pathankot (about 5h wait) and Barsola (about 5h 6m wait)
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 2087 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,060 · Sedan ₹27,230 · SUV ₹35,630 · Innova / MUV ₹39,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,210
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,300 · AC Seater ₹3,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,340 · AC Sleeper ₹4,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,950 · Second AC ₹4,200 · First AC ₹5,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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