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Varanasi to Mandi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

1188 kmDistance

23.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹13170

Sedan₹15540

SUV₹20350

Innova / MUV₹22770

Tempo Traveller₹26440

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1310

AC Seater₹2140

Non-AC Sleeper₹1900

AC Sleeper₹2730

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3380

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Train

Sleeper₹740

Economy₹1220

Third AC₹1690

Second AC₹2410

First AC₹3360

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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.

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By Car: Varanasi to Mandi

1188 km · ~25h 46m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Varanasi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 396
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 546
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 696
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 792
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 942
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1092
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Mandi
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Mandi

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: Varanasi to Mandi

1188 km · ~26h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Varanasi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Varanasi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km
~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710
Search buses Varanasi to Mandi
Change buses at a major city (around km 594)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mandi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Mandi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km
~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710
Search buses Varanasi to Mandi
Arrive in Mandi
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Mandi

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

By Train: Varanasi to Mandi

Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Joginder Nagar (about 42 km away) for Mandi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 38h 5m in total

KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp#12357 · Superfast

09:20 PMMughal Sarai Jn

19h 30m184 stops

04:50 PM^+1dAmritsar Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 45m wait

Amritsar Pathankot DMU#54615 · Passenger

05:35 PMAmritsar Jn

3h 15m15 stops

08:50 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h 25m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger

02:15 AMPathankot

9h 10m28 stops

11:25 AMJoginder Nagar

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 38h 5m in total

KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp#12357 · Superfast

09:20 PMMughal Sarai Jn

18h171 stops

03:20 PM^+1dJalandhar City

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 2h 10m wait

Jalandhar Pathankot Passenger#54621 · Passenger

05:30 PMJalandhar City

3h 25m21 stops

08:55 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h 20m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger

02:15 AMPathankot

9h 10m28 stops

11:25 AMJoginder Nagar

Running days & live status ↗

2 changes · 46h 35m in total

Varanasi-Jammu Tawi SF Express#12237 · Superfast

12:50 PMVaranasi Jn

22h 35m176 stops

11:25 AM^+1dJammu Tawi

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 4h 50m wait

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail

04:15 PMJammu Tawi

2h 30m13 stops

06:45 PMPathankot

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 30m wait

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52471 · Passenger

02:15 AMPathankot

9h 10m28 stops

11:25 AMJoginder Nagar

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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