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How to get fromManali to Dal Lakeby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Dal Lake by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane plane MAA - SXR
    8h 13m
    ₹11,852–17,071

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain train
    3. Take the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagartrain train
    2d 12h
    ₹1,985–11,262

  3. Bus, train via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Delhi- Sarai Kale Khan to Srinagarbus bus
    2d 9h
    ₹2,735–9,962

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Delhibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT to Srinagar TRC Roadbus bus
    2d 23h
    ₹2,554–11,447

  5. Drive  2,876.3 km

    1. Drive from Manali to National Institute of Technologycar car 2,876.3 km
    38h 36m
    ₹32,152–46,442

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,462.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Dal Lake, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Srinagar TRC Road via M.F.L., Central Station, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Avantika Sec 1, Peera Garhi station, ISBT Nityanand Marg, and Kashmere Gate ISBT in around 2d 23h.

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