Mandi to Palolem
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh to Palolem, Goa.
Approx Distance: 2443 km
Approx Duration: 54.3 hrs
Route overview
Mandi to Palolem is about 2443 km by road, roughly 54.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Mandi to Palolem
About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mandi. 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.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 407. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 557. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 707. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 814. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 964. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1114. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1222. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1372. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1522. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1629. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1779. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1929. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2036. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2186. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2336. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Arrive in Palolem
By bus: Mandi to Palolem
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~814 km Takes about 18h 5m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 814). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palolem. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~814 km Takes about 18h 5m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1629). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palolem. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Palolem. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~814 km Takes about 18h 5m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330.
- Arrive in Palolem
By train: Mandi to Palolem
The nearest railway stations are Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi and Cancona for Palolem. 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, 55h 28m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 07:39 AM Delhi Sadar Bazar, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 01:25 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar to 09:38 PM Asnoti — change at Pathankot (about 2h 5m wait) and Delhi Sadar Bazar (about 5h 46m wait)
- With two changes, 56h 19m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 12:35 AM Jalandhar Cant, then AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 07:24 AM Jalandhar Cant to 10:29 PM Asnoti — change at Pathankot (about 2h 5m wait) and Jalandhar Cant (about 6h 49m wait)
- With two changes, 56h 19m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express (19226) 11:50 PM Pathankot to 01:55 AM Amritsar Jn, then AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 06:05 AM Amritsar Jn to 10:29 PM Asnoti — change at Pathankot (about 3h 25m wait) and Amritsar Jn (about 4h 10m 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 2443 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,970 · Sedan ₹31,860 · SUV ₹41,680 · Innova / MUV ₹46,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,050
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,690 · AC Seater ₹4,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,910 · AC Sleeper ₹5,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,470 · Third AC ₹3,450 · Second AC ₹4,920 · First AC ₹6,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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