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How to get fromChennai to Manāliby plane, night bus, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Manāli by plane, night bus, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, night bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane MAA - IXC
    2. Take the nightbus from Chandigarh to Manalinightbus night bus
    10h 18m
    ₹8,740–13,088

  2. Train, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chandigarhtrain train 20493
    2. Take the nightbus from Chandigarh to Manalinightbus night bus
    47h 44m
    ₹1,736–9,726

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Delhibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi to Manalibus bus
    2d 10h
    ₹2,425–10,059

  4. Drive  2,628.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Manālicar car 2,628.5 km
    35h 39m
    ₹29,419–42,494

  5. Fly to Kangra Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane MAA - DHM
    2. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Manālitaxi taxi
    11h 40m
    ₹21,030–31,538

Chennai to Manāli by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,282.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Chennai to Manali via Hyderabad and Delhi in around 2d 10h.

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