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How to get fromRishīkesh to Manāliby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rishīkesh to Manāli by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Manalibus bus
    7h 32m
    ₹750–2,518

  2. Drive  442.4 km

    1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Manālicar car 442.4 km
    7h 9m
    ₹5,002–7,225

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rishīkesh to Manālitaxi taxi 442.4 km
    7h 9m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  4. Bus via Dehradun

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - Dehradun, Uttarakhand
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Manali, Himachal Pradeshbus bus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Manali, Himachal Pradesh
    12h 5m

  5. Bus via Dehradun #2

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Dehradun ISBTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dehradoon to Manalibus bus 1224 / ...
    15h 25m
    ₹1,283–3,890

Rishīkesh to Manāli by bus and taxi

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

HRTC operates a bus from Haridwar to Manali twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,400 and the journey takes 6h.

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