What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Manali?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Manali is to train via Retteri Junction which costs ₹800 - ₹6,000 and takes 37h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Manali?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Manali is to fly and line 595 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.

Is there a direct bus between Varanasi and Manali?

No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Manali. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Varanasi and Manali?

No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Manali. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 10m.

How far is it from Varanasi to Manali?

The distance between Varanasi and Manali is 1493 km. The road distance is 1715.8 km.

How do I travel from Varanasi to Manali without a car?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Manali without a car is to train which takes 36h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,500.

How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Manali?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Varanasi to Manali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varanasi to Manali bus from?

Varanasi to Manali bus services, operated by Fast Track Tours & Travels, depart from Varanasi station.

Where do I catch the Varanasi to Manali train from?

Varanasi to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.

Train or bus from Varanasi to Manali?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Manali is to train which takes 36h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 55m.

Where does the Varanasi to Manali bus arrive?

Varanasi to Manali bus services, operated by Fast Track Tours & Travels, arrive at Chennai station.

Where does the Varanasi to Manali train arrive?

Varanasi to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.

Can I drive from Varanasi to Manali?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Manali is 1716 km. It takes approximately 26h 28m to drive from Varanasi to Manali.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 825+ hotels available in Manali.

Varanasi to Manali - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 595 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Manali by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, line 595 bus
best
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VNS - MAA
2. Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
4h 34m
₹8,789–14,982
Train via Retteri Junction
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Peramburtrain 16368 / ...
37h 16m
₹812–6,017
Train
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12670
36h 10m
₹1,136–7,037
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
42h 55m
Drive 1,715.8 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Manalicar 1,715.8 km
26h 28m
₹19,251–27,807
Bus via Rewa Airport (REW)
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Rewabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
2. Take the bus from Rewa to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
47h 18m

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

42Weekly Planes

4h 22mAverage Duration

₹8,126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,493.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Chennai Central twice a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 34h 50m. Alternatively, Fast Track Tours & Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Chennai twice daily, and the journey takes 41h.

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