There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Manali by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain 16116
- Take the subway from Airport to Wimco Nagar Metrosubway Corridor-1
5h 1m₹427–1,667Bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Government Schoolbus 121A
6h 6m₹133–777Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedubus
- Take the bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government Schoolbus 121A
5h 24m₹634–2,104Drive 161.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Manalicar 161.7 km
2h 38m₹1,811–2,615Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Manalitaxi 161.7 km
2h 38m₹3,600–4,400Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 40m₹567–1,689
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Manali is to bus via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹130 - ₹800 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Manali is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Manali. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Government School via Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Manali. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Puducherry and Manali is 232 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Manali without a car is to train and subway which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Puducherry to Manali, including transfers.
Puducherry to Manali bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Manali bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Koyembedu station.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Government School via Koyembedu and Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- chennaimetrorail@cmrl.in
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Wimco Nagar Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–85
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹19–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹28–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–85
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–90
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹28–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–90
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- support@nuego.in
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–850
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- appleanbu66@gmail.com
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- customercare@krishbus.com
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- MP Transport Kaveri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- MP Transport Kaveri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trisulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Manali is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Puducherry to Manali.
There are 821+ hotels available in Manali.

































