There are 6 ways to get from Punjab to Manali by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Chandigarh International Airport
best- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXC - MAA
6h 22m₹8,581–15,205Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 16032
2d 2h₹1,084–7,921Bus
- Take the bus from Ludhiana to Ghaziabadbus
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
2d 7hDrive 2,397.1 km
- Drive from Ludhiāna to Manalicar 2,397.1 km
31h 55m₹27,023–39,034Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
- Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane ATQ - MAA
9h 31m₹8,555–13,105Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Pathānkot to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi
- Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane DHM - MAA
8h 31m₹17,871–46,432
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punjab to Manali is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Punjab to Manali is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punjab to Manali. However, there are services departing from Ludhiana and arriving at M.F.L. via Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Hyderabad, Telangana and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Punjab to Manali. However, there are services departing from Ludhiana Jn and arriving at Tollgate via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Punjab and Manali is 2066 km. The road distance is 2397.1 km.
The best way to get from Punjab to Manali without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Punjab to Manali, including transfers.
Punjab to Manali bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Ludhiana station.
Punjab to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ludhiana Jn station.
The best way to get from Punjab to Manali is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Punjab, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ludhiana Jn to Chennai Central 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 2d 1h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Srinagar, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–34,000
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Chandigarh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–34,000
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Chandigarh International Airport, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–34,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Kangra Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–34,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,600–3,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,700–4,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,000–8,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ludhiana to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
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More Questions & Answers
Punjab to Manali bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Ghaziabad station.
Punjab to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punjab to Manali is 2397 km. It takes approximately 31h 55m to drive from Punjab to Manali.
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