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How to get fromKota to Manaliby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 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 40m
    ₹8,909–17,452

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain train 22673 / ...
    35h 35m
    ₹1,068–6,869

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhopalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhopal to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus
    38h

  4. Drive  1,664.1 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Manalicar car 1,664.1 km
    24h 44m
    ₹18,629–26,908

  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 23m
    ₹7,252–12,797

  6. 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 42m
    ₹9,916–17,922

  7. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DEL - MAA
    12h 37m
    ₹9,372–14,971

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

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,788.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

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 Manali via Bhopal, Hyderabad, Chennai, Central Station, and M.F.L. in around 38h.

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