Nainital to Manali Distance
The road distance between Nainital and Manali is approximately 700+ km, and the drive usually takes around 16 hours by car or taxi, depending on traffic and road conditions. Flying is the fastest way to reach Manali, with a total travel time of approximately 16 hours. If you're planning a road trip, check weather and traffic updates before your journey, as monsoon showers or winter snowfall in hilly regions can increase travel time.
Via Dehradun, Kullu
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Nainital
Dehradun
Kullu
Manali
Approx Travel Time
15h 20m
₹4,341
Onwards
Via Rudrapur, Yamunanagar
Nainital
Rudrapur
Yamunanagar
Manali
Approx Travel Time
17h 42m
On Demand
Via Kashipur, Saharanpur
Nainital
Kashipur
Saharanpur
Manali
Approx Travel Time
20h 28m
₹2,849
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Nainital
Kashipur
Saharanpur
Manali
Approx Travel Time
19h 13m
₹2,280
Onwards
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Nainital
Manali
Approx Travel Time
16h 7m
On Demand
Via Dehradun, Shimla
Nainital
Dehradun
Shimla
Manali
Approx Travel Time
1d 2h 39m
₹6,812
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Via Rudrapur, Saharanpur
Nainital
Rudrapur
Saharanpur
Manali
Approx Travel Time
18h 39m
₹2,289
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Via Kathgodam, Saharanpur
Nainital
Kathgodam
Saharanpur
Manali
Approx Travel Time
18h 53m
₹2,494
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Via Dehradun, Yamunanagar
Nainital
Dehradun
Yamunanagar
Manali
Approx Travel Time
21h 5m
₹2,539
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Via Dehradun, Saharanpur
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Nainital
Dehradun
Saharanpur
Manali
Approx Travel Time
21h 43m
₹2,276
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance between Nainital and Manali?
The distance between Nainital and Manali is approximately 700+ km by road.
What is the straight-line (aerial) distance between Nainital and Manali?
The straight-line distance is approximately 350+ km.
How long does it take to travel from Nainital to Manali by road?
It takes around 16 hours by road.
What is the distance from Nainital to Manali via Dehradun?
Via Dehradun, the distance is approximately 400+ km, taking around 16 hours.
Does the distance from Nainital to Manali change by route?
Yes — the road distance varies from 700+ km via the direct route to 400+ km via Dehradun, depending on the path taken.
Does travel time between Nainital and Manali vary by season?
Yes, travel time can increase during monsoon or winter due to road conditions in hilly or mountainous stretches.
What is the driving distance vs. straight-line distance between Nainital and Manali?
The driving distance is 700+ km, while the straight-line distance is shorter at 350+ km, due to the road route following terrain and highways.
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