There are 6 ways to get from Srinagar to Manali by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Srinagar International Airport
best- Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXR - MAA
7h 49m₹10,694–20,860Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Srinagar to FlixBus Pathankotbus FlixBus IN0121A / ...
- Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Chennai Centraltrain 16032
2d 17h₹1,711–10,362Train
- Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
- Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to New Delhitrain
- Take the train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Chennai Centraltrain
2d 10h₹1,880–12,445Bus
- Take the bus from Srinagar to Faridabad, Haryanabus
- Take the bus from Faridabad, Haryana to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
2d 20hDrive 2,874.5 km
- Drive from Srinagar to Manalicar 2,874.5 km
38h 53m₹32,227–46,550Bus to Jammu Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Srinagar TRC Road to Kunjwani Bypassbus
- Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXJ - MAA
12h 34m₹11,809–20,554
Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Srinagar to Manali is to bus and train which costs ₹1,700 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 17h.
The fastest way to get from Srinagar to Manali is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Srinagar to Manali. However, there are services departing from Srinagar and arriving at M.F.L. via Faridabad, Haryana, Hyderabad, Telangana and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Srinagar to Manali. However, there are services departing from Srinagar and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Sh Mata V Devi Katra, New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Srinagar and Manali is 2471 km. The road distance is 2874.5 km.
The best way to get from Srinagar to Manali without a car is to train which takes 2 days 10h and costs ₹1,800 - ₹13,000.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Srinagar to Manali, including transfers.
Srinagar to Manali bus services, operated by Leobus india, depart from Srinagar station.
Srinagar to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Srinagar station.
The best way to get from Srinagar to Manali is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹13,000 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 20h.
What companies run services between Srinagar, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Srinagar to Petro Araldit via Srinagar, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Sh Mata V Devi Katra, New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Chennai Central, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, Wimco Nagar Metro, and I.T.C. in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Srinagar International Airport, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Srinagar International Airport, Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–24,000
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Jammu Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,325
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Chair Car
- ₹720
- Executive Class
- ₹1,325
Train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Pathankot Cantt to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–8,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,100–1,300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,700–3,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,900–4,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,500–8,500
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- zingbus.com
Bus from Srinagar TRC Road to Kunjwani Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,100
- Website
- https://www.zingbus.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Srinagar to FlixBus Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Srinagar to Manali bus services, operated by Leobus india, arrive at Faridabad, Haryana station.
Srinagar to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Srinagar to Manali is 2875 km. It takes approximately 38h 53m to drive from Srinagar to Manali.
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