Arrive by Air
The nearest Airport is Bhunter Airport. It is about 50 KM from Manali.
Offical Wesite
www.airindia.com
Arrive by Bus
The Distance from Delhi to Manali 570 km via Mandi and Distance from Shimla is 260 Km.
Various Luxary buses are run by Himanchal Pardesh Toursim to Shimla,Chandigarh and Delhi.
Offical Website
Himanchal Road Transport Corporation
www.himanchal.nic.in
Arrive by Train
Nearest railway station to Manali and how to reach Manali is the first question that arises when we plan a trip to this most famous hill station. Nearest railway station to Manali is possibally Una railway station in Himachal Pradesh. But, I would not suggest you to go by Una as it will take you longer to visit and will take most of your time consumed in train journey. You may ready further to know about the best possible routes to reach Manali from Delhi or Ambala.
Nearest railway station to Manali
Una railway station
Nearest railway station is on Indian Railway’s Broad Gauge network. It is Una railway station in Himachal Pradesh. Una is a small town has a low number of trains when it comes to train services in Una. It is wise to not choose Una to visit Manali as it takes a lot of time to visit Una from Delhi. After arriving to Una, you will further be required to take a taxi to reach Manali.
Pathankot–Joginder Nagar narrow gauge railway
A Narrow gauge line runs between Pathankot to Joginder Nagar. Although this can not be suggested as the best way to reach Manali. Train takes a lot of time to reach Joginder Nagar from Pathankot. You will further be required to take Taxis from Joginder Nagar to reach Manali.
Chandigarh railway station –
This is considered the most widely used route to visit Manali. This cant be said as the nearest railway station to Manali. But, The best way to reach Manali by train. You are required to leave the train at Chandigarh railway Station. You may further take a bus from there or hire a Taxi. Buses generally takes about 6 to 8 hours to reach Manali from Chandigarh ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal, Sec – 43).
Distance From Manali
Delhi | 600 Km | 14 hs |
Chandigarh | 320 Km | 10 hs |
Shimla | 260 Km | 10 hs |
Dharamshala | 235 Km | 9 hs |
Delhousie | 360 Km | 12 hs |
Mandi | 110 Km | 5 hs |
Manikaran | 85 Km | 4 hs |
Kullu | 40 Km | 1h 30 min |