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Una to Manali

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Una, Himachal Pradesh to Manali, Himachal Pradesh.

158 kmDistance
3.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹6,141
Ertiga₹7,800
Innova₹8,131
Innova Crysta₹10,040
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,772

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹170
AC Seater₹280
Non-AC Sleeper₹250
AC Sleeper₹360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹490
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Train
Sleeper₹120
Economy₹190
Third AC₹250
Second AC₹350
First AC₹470
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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: Una to Manali

158 km · ~3h 10m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Una

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 158 km · 3h 10m 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: Una to Manali

158 km · ~3h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Una

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

  2. Una → Manali

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~158 km

    ~3h 31m|Tentative fare ₹170–₹490

  3. Arrive in Manali

    Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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

By Train: Una to Manali

Nearest railway stations: Una Himachal for Una, Joginder Nagar (about 46 km away) for Manali.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 38h 35m in total

Himachal Express#14554 · Express
08:50 PMUna Himachal
8h 40m55 stops
05:30 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 2h 30m wait

Delhi-Pathankot Express#14037 · Express
08:00 AMOld Delhi
10h83 stops
06:00 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 15m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger
02:15 AMPathankot
9h 10m28 stops
11:25 AMJoginder Nagar

2 changes · 42h 40m in total

Jalandhar Jaijon Doaba Passenger#54626 · Passenger
04:45 PMJaijon Doaba
2h 44m17 stops
07:29 PMJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 17h 30m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
12:59 PMJalandhar Cant
2h 11m27 stops
03:10 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 5m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger
02:15 AMPathankot
9h 10m28 stops
11:25 AMJoginder Nagar

2 changes · 62h 35m in total

Himachal Express#14554 · Express
08:50 PMUna Himachal
8h 40m55 stops
05:30 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 16h 30m wait

Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
10:00 PMOld Delhi
12h 50m82 stops
10:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 15h 25m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger
02:15 AMPathankot
9h 10m28 stops
11:25 AMJoginder Nagar

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.

Una to Manali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Una to Manali is about 158 km by road, roughly 3.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kullu.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 158 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,141 · Ertiga ₹7,800 · Innova ₹8,131 · Innova Crysta ₹10,040 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,772
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹170 · AC Seater ₹280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹250 · AC Sleeper ₹360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹250 · Second AC ₹350 · First AC ₹470

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Jogindernagar100 km from Una

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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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Suggested Manali Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Manali

  • Travel from Una to Manali (about 3.2 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Solang Valley

Day 2Explore Manali

  • Visit Hidimba Devi Temple
  • Visit Manali Sanctuary
  • Visit Bhrigu Lake

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Hidimba Temple
  • Head back to Una
Suggested from Manali's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Manali trip and see the full Una → Manali → next stop route.

Manali → Kullu

About 45 km by road

Manali → Keylong

About 50 km by road

Manali → Jogindernagar

About 60 km by road

Manali → Palampur

About 80 km by road

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