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Mandi to Manali

The distance from Mandi to Manali is about 80 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated).

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80 kmDistance

1.5 hrsDuration

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Car / Taxi

Swift Dzire₹5,855

Ertiga₹7,430

Innova₹7,745

Innova Crysta₹9,570

Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹90

AC Seater₹140

Non-AC Sleeper₹130

AC Sleeper₹180

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹270

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Train

Sleeper₹80

Economy₹110

Third AC₹140

Second AC₹190

First AC₹250

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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.

Overview

The distance from Mandi to Manali is about 80 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated).

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By Car: Mandi to Manali

80 km · ~1h 36m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Mandi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Manali
Manali, 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: Mandi to Manali

80 km · ~1h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

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.
Mandi → Manali
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~80 km
~1h 47m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹270
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Arrive in Manali
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Manali

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 Manali

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Joginder Nagar (about 46 km away) for Manali.

Direct trains

JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger

07:20 AMJoginder Nagar

23m1 stops

07:43 AMChauntra Bhaterh

Running days & live status ↗

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger

10:50 AMChauntra Bhaterh

35m1 stops

11:25 AMJoginder Nagar

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Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52474 · Passenger

12:20 PMJoginder Nagar

23m1 stops

12:43 PMChauntra Bhaterh

Running days & live status ↗

PATHANKOT - JOGINDER NAGAR PASSENGER#52473 · Passenger

07:08 PMChauntra Bhaterh

37m1 stops

07:45 PMJoginder Nagar

Running days & live status ↗

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.

Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Mandi to Manali. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

Kullu40 km from Mandi

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Things to Do in Manali

Rohtang Pass

At an altitude of 3979 m (13,050 ft) above sea level, this is another adventure tourist site where it can be cold even on a summer day.

Beas Kund

An igloo-shaped temple, on top has a spring which is the origin of River Beas.

Fun park

Fun park is worth a visit while in Manali.

Hidimba Temple

It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, who was a character in the Indian epic, Mahābhārata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of…

Maa Sharvari Temple

This temple is represented as Kuldevi of the kings of Kullu in early times and is worshipped as a manifestation of Durga, and image of the goddess is also enshrined here.

Monasteries

Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. These are maintained by donations from the local community and by the sale of hand-woven carpets in the…

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