Looking to travel from Delhi to Manali? It will take you 9h 43m hrs journey to reach Manali. The distance from Delhi to Manali is 510 km via road transport.
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Distance Between Delhi to Manali
| Category | Details |
| Distance between Delhi to Manali by Road | 510 km |
| Distance between Delhi to Manali by Flight | 260 km (via Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bhuntar Airport) |
| Nearest Airport in Delhi | Indira Gandhi International Airport (15 km from city center) |
| Nearest Airport in Manali | Kullu Manali Airport Bhuntar (50 km from Manali town) |
| Nearest Train Station in Delhi | New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) 1 km from city center |
| Nearest Train Station near Manali | Joginder Nagar (165 km from Manali) and Chandigarh Junction (310 km from Manali) |
How to Reach Manali from Delhi
Travelling from Delhi to Manali provides multiple transport options suited to your comfort level, budget, and time constraints.
- Flight Plus Road Transfer: Fly to Bhuntar Airport near Kullu in approximately one hour and twenty minutes, then complete the remaining 50 km to Manali by taxi or local bus in about one and a half hours.
- Self Drive Or Rental Car: Complete flexibility to travel at your pace, take breaks at scenic spots along the Beas River, and explore places like Mandi and Kullu along the route as per your preference.
- Train Plus Road Transfer: Take a train to Chandigarh Junction or Ambala Cantonment and then travel to Manali by road, breaking up your journey into a comfortable rail segment followed by a scenic mountain drive.
- Shared Taxi Or Cab Service: Affordable group travel option with multiple boarding points, ideal for families wanting a balance between cost and comfort with the flexibility of stopping at points of interest along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the exact distance between Delhi and Manali?
A: The road distance between Delhi and Manali via the official zingbus route is 510 km.
Q: How long does by road from Delhi to Manali take?
A: The journey typically takes 9 hours and 43 minutes by road according to official distance calculations. However, actual travel time usually ranges between 10 to 13 hours depending on traffic conditions, weather, time of day, mountain road conditions, and seasonal factors on the Mandi to Manali stretch.