What is the cheapest way to get from Kotdwar to Manāli?

The cheapest way to get from Kotdwar to Manāli is to train and night bus which costs ₹850 - ₹3,100 and takes 19h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kotdwar to Manāli?

The fastest way to get from Kotdwar to Manāli is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,600.

How far is it from Kotdwar to Manāli?

The distance between Kotdwar and Manāli is 501 km. The road distance is 496.8 km.

How do I travel from Kotdwar to Manāli without a car?

The best way to get from Kotdwar to Manāli without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,600.

How long does it take to get from Kotdwar to Manāli?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Kotdwar to Manāli, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kotdwar to Manāli?

Yes, the driving distance between Kotdwar to Manāli is 497 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Kotdwar to Manāli.

Where can I stay near Manāli?

There are 735+ hotels available in Manāli.

Kotdwar to Manāli - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, night bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kotdwar to Manāli by taxi, bus, train, night bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Haridwar
2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Manali
7h 9m
₹1,973–3,563
Train, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kotdwara to Delhi12037
2. Take the night bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Manali
19h 6m
₹895–3,081
Drive 496.8 km
1. Drive from Kotdwar to Manāli496.8 km
8h 25m
₹5,184–7,488
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Manāli496.8 km
8h 25m
₹11,000–13,000

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 501 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Kotdwar, India and Manāli, Himachal Pradesh, India?

There is no direct connection from Kotdwar to Manāli. However, you can take the taxi to Haridwar then take the bus to Manali. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kotdwara to Manali via Delhi and ISBT Kashmiri Gate in around 19h 6m.

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