Puducherry to Manali
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Puducherry, Puducherry to Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 2955 km
Approx Duration: 65.7 hrs
Route overview
Puducherry to Manali is about 2955 km by road, roughly 65.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Puducherry to Manali
About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Puducherry. 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.
- 122 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 422. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 572. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 722. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 844. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 994. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1144. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1266. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1416. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1566. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1689. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1839. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1989. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2111. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2261. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2411. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2533. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2683. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2833. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Arrive in Manali
By bus: Puducherry to Manali
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Puducherry. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puducherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puducherry → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~985 km Takes about 21h 53m. Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 985). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Manali. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~985 km Takes about 21h 53m. Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1970). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Manali. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Manali. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~985 km Takes about 21h 53m. Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810.
- Arrive in Manali
By train: Puducherry to Manali
The nearest railway stations are Puducherry for Puducherry 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.
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 2955 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,610 · Sedan ₹38,520 · SUV ₹50,390 · Innova / MUV ₹56,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,310
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,250 · AC Seater ₹5,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,730 · AC Sleeper ₹6,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,800 · Economy ₹2,990 · Third AC ₹4,170 · Second AC ₹5,940 · First AC ₹8,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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