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There are 8 ways to get from Kota to Manali by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane UDR - MAA
    12h 29m
    ₹8,958–17,502

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain train 22673 / ...
    35h 35m
    ₹1,067–6,869

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhopalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhopal to Nagpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagpur to Chennaibus bus
    40h 40m

  4. Drive  1,664.1 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Manalicar car 1,664.1 km
    24h 45m
    ₹16,280–23,515

  5. Bus to Indore, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IDR - MAA
    11h 27m

  6. Train to Raja Bhoj International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sant Hirdaram Nagartrain train
    2. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BHO - MAA
    15h 54m
    ₹9,826–18,799

  7. Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain train
    3. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAI - MAA
    11h 31m
    ₹9,965–18,972

  8. Bus via Hyderabad

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Hyderabadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    42h 54m

Dabok Airport (UDR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Kota, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kota Jn to Chennai Egmore twice a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 32h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota to Government School via Bhopal, Nagpur, Chennai, Chennai Central, Thirumangalam, and Thirumangalam in around 40h 40m.

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