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Mandi to Gandhinagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh to Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

1343 kmDistance
26.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14870
Sedan₹17560
SUV₹22980
Innova / MUV₹25720
Tempo Traveller₹29850
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1480
AC Seater₹2420
Non-AC Sleeper₹2150
AC Sleeper₹3090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3810
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Train
Sleeper₹840
Economy₹1370
Third AC₹1910
Second AC₹2720
First AC₹3790
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Mandi to Gandhinagar

1343 km · ~28h 52m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandi

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 895

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1045

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1195

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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: Mandi to Gandhinagar

1343 km · ~29h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mandi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Mandi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~672 km

    ~14h 56m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 672)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gandhinagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Gandhinagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~672 km

    ~14h 56m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  5. Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Mandi to Gandhinagar

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 25m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
05:35 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 20m23 stops
11:55 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 20m wait

JAMMU TAWI - AHMEDABAD Exp#19224 · Express
11:15 AMPathankot
27h 45m191 stops
03:00 PM+1dAhmedabad Jn

1 change · 48h 50m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 14h 50m wait

JAMMU TAWI - AHMEDABAD Exp#19224 · Express
11:15 AMPathankot
27h 45m191 stops
03:00 PM+1dAhmedabad Jn

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.

Transport Options

Mandi to Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandi to Gandhinagar is about 1343 km by road, roughly 26.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1343 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,870 · Sedan ₹17,560 · SUV ₹22,980 · Innova / MUV ₹25,720 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,850
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,480 · AC Seater ₹2,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,150 · AC Sleeper ₹3,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹840 · Economy ₹1,370 · Third AC ₹1,910 · Second AC ₹2,720 · First AC ₹3,790

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

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