How to reach Manali, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Manali

How to Reach Manali

The best way to reach Manali is to take an overnight bus from Delhi or Chandigarh. The nearest railways station is in Joginder Nagar which's 50 kms away, however, this isn't the best option to reach Manali as it's a narrow-gauge route that's incredibly slow.
The broad gauge railway stations nearest to Manali are in Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (300 km). The nearest airport is in Bhuntar, which is also 50 km away. Buses and taxis are easily available from these places and other parts of North India to Manali. Manali can also be reached from Leh by the Leh-Manali route, though it is open for only 4 or 5 months in a year during summers when the snow is removed by the Border Road Organization of India. Still, this road is very picturesque and is one of the most beautiful ways to reach Manali.

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Delhi to Manali	537 km	10 hours 51 mins	View Details
Shimla to Manali	248 km	6 hours 36 mins	View Details
Chandigarh to Manali	309 km	7 hours 25 mins	View Details
Amritsar to Manali	399 km	8 hours 50 mins	View Details
Mumbai to Manali	1,958 km	1 day 8 hours	View Details
Bangalore to Manali	2,673 km	1 day 18 hours	View Details
Kolkata to Manali	2,006 km	1 day 9 hours	View Details
Kullu to Manali	40.1 km	1 hour 3 mins	View Details
Jaipur to Manali	823 km	14 hours 41 mins	View Details
Pune to Manali	2,007 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Ahmedabad to Manali	1,489 km	1 day 0 hours	View Details
Chennai to Manali	2,709 km	1 day 19 hours	View Details
Agra to Manali	753 km	13 hours 48 mins	View Details
Hyderabad to Manali	2,084 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Gurgaon to Manali	574 km	11 hours 40 mins	View Details
Srinagar to Manali	669 km	15 hours 47 mins	View Details
Jodhpur to Manali	1,072 km	19 hours 33 mins	View Details
Varanasi to Manali	1,335 km	21 hours 57 mins	View Details
Udaipur to Manali	1,205 km	20 hours 7 mins	View Details
Jaisalmer to Manali	1,088 km	20 hours 16 mins	View Details
Goa to Manali	2,425 km	1 day 18 hours	View Details
Ernakulam to Manali	3,213 km	2 days 3 hours	View Details

How to reach Manali by flight

The nearest airport is Bhuntar, located at a distance of 50km from Manali and 10km from Kullu. Air India operates a flight from Delhi to Kullu, however, services are irregular and prices very high. You can hire a taxi to go to Manali from the airport or you can go to Kullu and take a bus which operates frequently on this route.

Nearest Airport: Chandigarh Airport (IXC) - 178 kms from Manali

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How to reach Manali by road

There are frequent bus services from Delhi to Manali which is at a distance of 570 km. There are also bus services from Shimla, Dharamshala, Leh and Chandigarh. Alternatively, you can hire a taxi to travel to Manali. However, make sure the driver has experience driving in hilly regions.

How to reach Manali by train

The nearest railway station from Manali is in Joginder Nagar which is 50 km away. Ambala Cantt or Chandigarh are also feasible options. It is well-served by rail but you will need to travel to Ambala to get a bus for Manali. However, this is a narrow-gauge railway station and hence is not connected to all the major cities in the country. The broad gauge railway stations nearest to Manali are in Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (300 km).

How to reach Manali by bus

The best way to reach Manali is to take an overnight bus from Delhi or Chandigarh

Local transport in Manali

Taxis are easily available to cover the town. Walking is a therapeutic option.

Renting Bikes in Manali

Bikes are basically the 'go-anywhere do-anything machine' which serves the best option for travelling the roads of Manali. Setting on a thrilling journey. Bikes on Rent in Manali are the most commonly used bikes with options of 350 CC or 500 CC in Royal Enfield also known as Bullet. The cost of renting a bike/motorcycle is about INR 700 - INR 1500 per day per bike. The rental cost depends upon the model, duration (Bullet, Enfield, pulsar etc) and condition of the bike you choose. As for security deposit, you have to pay approximately INR 10,000 - INR 15,000 for non - local tours and INR 2,000 - INR 5,000 for local tours. You will need to submit identification documents too like passport, pan card, aadhar card etc along with the security deposit in many cases.