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How to get fromPunjab to Manaliby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Punjab to Manali by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXC - MAA
    6h 28m
    ₹8,301–13,475

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chennai Centraltrain train 16032
    2d 2h
    ₹1,304–8,191

  3. Train via Delhi

    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to New Delhitrain train 12014 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Chennai Egmoretrain train 22404
    40h 31m
    ₹1,461–9,865

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus
    2d 8h
    ₹5,541–8,035

  5. Drive  2,383.4 km

    1. Drive from Ludhiāna to Manalicar car 2,383.4 km
    31h 36m
    ₹26,741–38,626

  6. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

    1. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ATQ - MAA
    9h 21m
    ₹9,275–14,375

  7. Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pathānkot to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DHM - MAA
    8h 57m
    ₹17,539–28,051

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,071.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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, you can take a train from Ludhiana Jn to Manali via New Delhi, Chennai Egmore, Chennai Park, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, Wimco Nagar Metro, I.T.C., and Petro Araldit in around 40h 31m.

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