There are 5 ways to get from Dharamsala to Manāli by 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.
Bus via Nagrotta
best- Take the bus from Nagrota to Kullu Bus Stationbus 1446
7h 3m₹673–1,146Drive 216.2 km
- Drive from Dharamsala to Manālicar 216.2 km
4h 37m₹2,102–3,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharamsala to Manālitaxi 216.2 km
4h 37m₹6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Kullubus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
7h 28mBus #2
- Take the bus from Kangra to Manalibus 1407
8h 49m₹739–1,985
Dharamsala to Manāli by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Manāli is to bus via Nagrotta which costs ₹650 - ₹1,200 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Manāli is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharamsala to Manāli. However, there are services departing from Dharamsala and arriving at Manali via Nagrota and Kullu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Dharamsala and Manāli is 226 km. The road distance is 216.2 km.
The best way to get from Dharamsala to Manāli without a car is to bus via Nagrotta which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Dharamsala to Manāli, including transfers.
Dharamsala to Manāli bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Nagrota station.
Dharamsala to Manāli bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Kullu Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala to Manāli is 216 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Dharamsala to Manāli.
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What companies run services between Dharamsala, India and Manāli, Himachal Pradesh, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Nagrota to Kullu Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–750 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Nagrota to Kullu Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–750
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
Bus from Kangra to Manali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,600
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹470–650
- AC Himdhara
- ₹650–950
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Kullu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- New Prem Bus Service
Bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Kullu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Prem Bus Service
- Website
- RR Holidays
Bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Kullu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- RR Holidays
- Website
- Kheerganga Travels
Bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Kullu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kheerganga Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
Dharamshala Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 59 02 70 00
- Website
- dharamshalataxi.com
Himalaya Cab
- Phone
- +91 90151-57476
- Website
- himalayacab.com
Shankar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 81 46 73 73 73
- Website
- shankartaxiservice.com
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