There are 5 ways to get from Jammu to Manali by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)IXJ - MAA
6h 54m₹9,141–15,798Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Chennai Central16032
2d 7h₹1,494–8,974Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Jammu - BC Road to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Indore - Teen Imli Square to Hyderabad - Nampally station
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hyderabad - Nampally to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
2d 22h₹5,738–15,143Drive 2,618.4 km
- Drive from Jammu to Manali2,618.4 km
38h 24m₹27,524–39,756Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)IXJ - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
14h 4m₹9,576–21,068
Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jammu to Manali is to train which costs ₹1,400 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Jammu to Manali is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jammu to Manali. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Jammu - BC Road and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT, Indore - Teen Imli Square, FlixBus Hyderabad - Nampally and Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between Jammu and Manali is 2314 km. The road distance is 2618.4 km.
The best way to get from Jammu to Manali without a car is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs ₹1,400 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Jammu to Manali, including transfers.
Jammu to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Jammu - BC Road station.
The best way to get from Jammu to Manali is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs ₹5,500 - ₹16,000 and takes 2 days 22h.
Jammu to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jammu to Manali is 2618 km. It takes approximately 38h 24m to drive from Jammu to Manali.
What companies run services between Jammu, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Jammu Tawi to Chennai Central 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–9,000 and the journey takes 2d 6h.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Tirupati Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Tirupati Airport via Indore, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Tirupati Airport via Chandigarh, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Tirupati Airport via Srinagar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jammu Tawi to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹4,000–5,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,500–9,000
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Jammu - BC Road to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Indore - Teen Imli Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Hyderabad - Nampally to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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