Muzaffarnagar to Manali
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh to Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 406 km
Approx Duration: 9 hrs
Route overview
Muzaffarnagar to Manali is about 406 km by road, roughly 9 hours of travel time.
By car: Muzaffarnagar to Manali
About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Muzaffarnagar. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 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.
- 106 km (about 2h 7m of driving) — Arrive in Manali
By bus: Muzaffarnagar to Manali
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Muzaffarnagar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Muzaffarnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Muzaffarnagar → Manali. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~406 km Takes about 9h 1m. Tentative fare ₹450–₹1,190.
- Arrive in Manali
By train: Muzaffarnagar to Manali
The nearest railway stations are Muzaffarnagar for Muzaffarnagar and Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali. 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, 33h 41m in total: Anand Vihar T.-Jammu Tawi Special (04053) 01:44 AM Mansurpur to 11:50 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu Mail (14034) 04:15 PM Jammu Tawi to 06:45 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Jammu Tawi (about 4h 25m wait) and Pathankot (about 7h 30m wait)
- With two changes, 33h 41m in total: Anand Vihar T.-Jammu Tawi Special (04053) 01:44 AM Mansurpur to 11:50 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu-Rourkela Express (18102) 02:30 PM Jammu Tawi to 04:25 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Jammu Tawi (about 2h 40m wait) and Pathankot (about 9h 50m wait)
- With two changes, 33h 41m in total: Anand Vihar T.-Jammu Tawi Special (04053) 01:44 AM Mansurpur to 11:50 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express (19226) 09:25 PM Jammu Tawi to 11:30 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Jammu Tawi (about 9h 35m wait) and Pathankot (about 2h 45m 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 406 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,570 · Sedan ₹5,380 · SUV ₹7,050 · Innova / MUV ₹7,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,230
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹450 · AC Seater ₹730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹650 · AC Sleeper ₹930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,190
- Train: Sleeper ₹270 · Economy ₹440 · Third AC ₹600 · Second AC ₹840 · First AC ₹1,170
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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