Chandigarh to Manali Taxi
Chandigarh to Manali taxi, fixed fare, no surprises
Pickup at Chandigarh airport (IXC), railway station, ISBT-43 or anywhere in Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur. Seven to eight hours to the snow line.
- 290 km · 7–8 hrs
- Sedan from ₹4,199
- Innova from ₹7,199
- Hatchback → Tempo Traveller
- One-way or round trip
Chandigarh to Manali Taxi: distance, time and fare
Chandigarh to Manali taxi fare
Indicative starting prices for off-season weekdays. Same fare for the return direction (Manali to Chandigarh).
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
| Car | Seats | One-way from (Standard) | Round trip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback Swift / Celerio / WagonR class |
4 | ₹3,599 | ₹11/km | Quote |
| Sedan Dzire / Etios / Aura |
4 | ₹4,199 | ₹12/km | Quote |
| Maruti Ertiga 6-seater MUV |
6 | ₹5,299 | ₹14/km | Quote |
| Kia Carens 6-seater premium MPV |
6 | ₹6,099 | ₹16/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Crysta 6+1 / 7-seater SUV |
7 | ₹7,199 | ₹19/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Hycross 7-seater premium MPV |
7 | ₹8,299 | ₹22/km | Quote |
| Toyota Fortuner 7-seater premium SUV |
6 | ₹11,599 | ₹32/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller Force Traveller 12–14 seater |
12 | ₹14,099 | ₹26/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater Force Traveller 17 seater |
17 | ₹14,399 | ₹30/km | Quote |
| Force Urbania Luxury van, up to 17 seats |
17 | ₹14,699 | ₹36/km | Quote |
- Included in one-way fares: AC car, fuel, driver and driver allowance.
- Extra at actuals: tolls, parking, and state entry tax / permit where the car crosses a state border (Himachal charges non-HP vehicles an entry fee).
- Round trips & multi-day tours: per-km rate × kilometres driven (minimum 250 km a day) + ₹400 a night driver allowance (₹500 for Tempo Traveller & Urbania).
- Peak dates cost more: May–June, Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends. Your WhatsApp quote shows the all-in total before you pay anything.
Fare calculator
One-way drop · 290 km · fuel, driver and driver allowance included
- Tolls, parking & state entry fee extra at actuals
- Final price confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay
Watch the Chandigarh to Manali drive – with the fare
The real 290 km road from OpenStreetMap, drawn live as the car drives it. Pick a car and trip type – the fare for every fleet tier updates below, then lock it on WhatsApp.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · road routing by OSRM · map tiles by OpenFreeMap. Distances and times are road estimates for planning; your WhatsApp quote is the final price.
Chandigarh to Manali by road, stop by stop
The route our drivers take, with the stops worth making.
- ChandigarhAirport, railway station, ISBT-43/17, Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur.
- Kharar · RoparOut of the Tricity towards Kiratpur.
- Kiratpur SahibStart of the four-lane with five long tunnels.
- Sundernagar · MandiTea at Sundernagar lake or lunch in Mandi.
- Pandoh · AutPandoh dam, then the Aut tunnel into Kullu valley.
- Bhuntar · KulluKullu airport at Bhuntar; river rafting stretches start here.
- ManaliDrop at your hotel in Manali, Old Manali, Vashisht or Solang road.
Choose your car for Manali
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
4 seatsHatchback
Best for: Couples & short transfers
4 seatsSedan
Best for: Couples & small families, highway runs
6 seatsMaruti Ertiga
Best for: Families of 5–6 on a budget
6 seatsKia Carens
Best for: Families who want extra comfort
7 seatsToyota Innova Crysta
Best for: Hill circuits, senior citizens, groups of 6–7
7 seatsToyota Innova Hycross
Best for: Premium family trips, quieter and roomier than the Crysta
6 seatsToyota Fortuner
Best for: VIP transfers, weddings, Leh & Spiti roads
12 seatsTempo Traveller
Best for: Groups, pilgrimages, office trips
17 seatsTempo Traveller 17-seater
Best for: Bigger groups, Char Dham, school & office tours
17 seatsForce Urbania
Best for: Premium group transfers & weddings
26 seatsMini coach 26-seater
Best for: Wedding parties, corporate outings, school trips
35 seatsAC coach 35-seater
Best for: Large groups, yatras and corporate tours
45 seatsLuxury coach 45-seater
Best for: Big groups between Delhi, Chandigarh and the hills
Photo credits (the cars shown are representative of each class, not the exact vehicle you will get)
- Hatchback – Exhibit Magazine, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Sedan – Sant1207ug, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Maruti Ertiga – Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Kia Carens – DriveSpark, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Crysta – Premnath Kudva, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Hycross – Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Fortuner – Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller – वंपायर, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater – Yann Forget, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Mini coach 26-seater – Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- AC coach 35-seater – LoveofZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Luxury coach 45-seater – Karthik Nadar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Hero film – real Himalayan road footage from Pexels (free licence): Vikash Singh (Solang Valley), Ex Route Adventures (snow pass), Vishal Kumar (Himachal hairpins), Nitin Khajotia (mountain road drone)
Road tips for Chandigarh to Manali
Flights into Chandigarh
If you land at IXC by noon you can still reach Manali before dark. Later flights: stay the night in Chandigarh or Mandi — we’ll suggest the safer plan.
Himachal entry fee
Cars registered outside Himachal pay an entry fee at the state barrier (₹100 a day for passenger vehicles up to 12 seats in 2026–27; commercial and larger vehicles pay more). It is added to your quote at actuals. Details: Himachal entry tax & permits 2026.
No night driving in the hills
For safety our drivers do not run hill sections late at night. Leave early (5–6 am from Delhi) and plan to reach before dark; the quote tells you the best start time.
Manali local taxis
Solang, Atal Tunnel and Rohtang sightseeing runs in Manali-registered taxis. We book them at union rates on the same WhatsApp chat.
Snow months need a plan
From mid-December to February roads above Shimla and Manali can close after fresh snow. Drivers carry chains; sometimes the last stretch is done in a local 4×4. We confirm the day before.
Booked in four simple steps
Tell us the trip
Pickup point, drop, date, number of people and luggage — WhatsApp, call or the form below.
Get one clear quote
Car, driver, total fare and what it includes, usually within 15–30 minutes.
Confirm with a small advance
Pay the advance on our secure payment page (UPI / card). The balance is paid as written in your quote.
Driver details a day before
Driver name, phone and car number on WhatsApp. Our team tracks the trip until you’re dropped.
Get your fixed fare now
Tell us the trip and a Suzu travel desk member replies on WhatsApp with the car, driver and one all-in price. No booking fee, no spam.
Other popular taxi routes
Plan the rest of the trip
Questions travellers ask
What is the taxi fare from Chandigarh to Manali?
One-way starts around ₹4,199 for a sedan, ₹5,299 for an Ertiga, ₹6,099 for a Kia Carens and ₹7,199 for an Innova Crysta. A 12-seater Tempo Traveller starts around ₹14,099. Tolls, parking and the Himachal entry fee are extra at actuals.
How long is the drive from Chandigarh to Manali?
About 7–8 hours for roughly 290 km on the new Kiratpur–Nerchowk four-lane, including a meal stop. Weekend traffic near Kullu can add an hour.
Can you pick me up from Chandigarh airport?
Yes. The driver waits at IXC arrivals with your name. Share the flight number and we track delays at no extra cost.
Is Manali to Chandigarh available too?
Yes, the same fares apply for Manali to Chandigarh drops, including drops at Chandigarh airport and railway station.
Can we stop at Kasol or Manikaran on the way?
Yes — Kasol is a 30 km detour from Bhuntar. Add it when you book and we’ll quote one fare.
Is a Chandigarh–Shimla–Manali tour possible in one cab?
Yes. Multi-day tours are billed per kilometre (250 km daily minimum) plus driver allowance; it’s usually cheaper than separate one-way drops.
