Updated: November 2026
Short answer: From Indore, take the daily overnight train to Delhi (12415 Indore–New Delhi Intercity, 17:10 to 06:20) or IndiGo’s evening non-stop to Chandigarh (18:40, landing 20:20), sleep in Chandigarh and drive 290 km to Manali next morning. Indore also has a twice-weekly train that runs into Himachal: 19307 Indore–Una Himachal Express, via Chandigarh. Flights plus our 4N/5D Kullu Manali package cost about ₹23,100–31,200 per person off-season; by train it is about ₹16,000–17,500.
Quick answer: Indore to Manali at a glance
- Flight: IndiGo 6E497 Indore–Chandigarh non-stop, 18:40–20:20; night in Chandigarh, Manali next day.
- Overnight to Delhi: 12415 Intercity (17:10–06:20) and 20155 (16:00–04:25), both daily.
- Into Himachal: 19307 Indore–Una Himachal Express, twice a week, Indore 05:30 to Chandigarh 05:00 and Una 08:35 next day.
- Malwa Express: daily to Ambala Cantt (12:15–07:30), 320 km from Manali.
- Time needed: 7 days by air (one night in Chandigarh), 7–8 by train.
- Cost: about ₹23,100–31,200 per person with flights, or about ₹16,000–17,500 by train, with a package, off-season.
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How do you get from Indore to Manali?
Indore has more ways north than most cities in central India: an evening non-stop to Chandigarh, two daily overnight trains to Delhi, a daily train to Ambala, and a twice-weekly train that ends at Una in Himachal. Manali has no railway and Kullu airport has no Delhi flights this winter, so the last leg is by road from Chandigarh, Una, Ambala or Delhi.
| Route | Travel time to gateway | Then by road to Manali | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Indore → Chandigarh (6E497) | 1 h 40 min, evening | 290 km, 7–8 h next morning | Short trips |
| Train to Delhi (12415 / 20155) | 12–13 h overnight | 540 km: overnight drive or Volvo | Cheapest; daily |
| Train to Chandigarh or Una (19307) | 23 h 30 min / 27 h | Chandigarh 290 km; Una about 245 km | On its two running days |
| Train to Ambala (Malwa Express) | 19 h 15 min | About 320 km | Daily alternative to Delhi |
Our Chandigarh to Manali taxi starts from ₹4,199 for a sedan; we can also collect you at Una or Ambala.
Which trains run from Indore towards Manali?
From Indian Railways data on 5 November 2026; check current timings on IRCTC.
| Train | Runs | Departs | Arrives | Journey | Approx. fare (SL / 3A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12415 Indore–New Delhi Intercity | Daily | Indore 17:10 | New Delhi 06:20 | 13 h 10 min | ₹483 / ₹1,240 |
| 20155 Dr Ambedkar Nagar–New Delhi SF | Daily | Indore 16:00 | New Delhi 04:25 | 12 h 25 min | ₹479 / ₹1,235 |
| 12919 Malwa Express | Daily | Indore 12:15 | Ambala Cantt 07:30 | 19 h 15 min | ₹595 / ₹1,520 |
| 19307 Indore–Una Himachal Express | 2 days a week | Indore 05:30 | Chandigarh 05:00; Una 08:35 (day 2) | 23 h 30 min / 27 h 05 min | ₹580 / ₹1,510 (to Chandigarh) |
The 12415 reaching New Delhi at 06:20 is a neat fit with the 07:40 Kalka Shatabdi (Chandigarh 10:59), so you can be in Manali the same evening. The 19307 is even better when its days suit you: stay on to Una at 08:35 and drive to Manali via Hamirpur and Mandi, about 245 km.
Can you fly from Indore to Manali?
Yes, one non-stop: IndiGo 6E497 left Indore at 18:40 and landed in Chandigarh at 20:20 on Friday 20 November 2026. Because it lands at night, plan a hotel in Chandigarh or Zirakpur and start for Manali early next morning. Daytime alternatives connect via Delhi and take 4–6 hours.
There are no Indore–Kullu flights, and Kullu has no Delhi flights in winter 2026–27.
What is the best plan for a Manali trip from Indore?
By air: evening flight to Chandigarh, night there, drive to Manali, four nights, and back to Chandigarh: seven days with our Kullu Manali package from Chandigarh (4N/5D, from ₹12,999 per person) plus one Chandigarh night.
By train: the 12415 Intercity overnight to Delhi, then the Kalka Shatabdi to Chandigarh and a cab to Manali the same day; or our Delhi package with its overnight drive (from ₹14,999 per person). For a Shimla-plus-Manali trip, the Shimla Manali tour from Chandigarh starts from ₹12,499 per person.
When should travellers from Indore go to Manali?
- Summer: Madhya Pradesh schools usually break from 1 May to mid-June (the 2025–26 order set 1 May to 15 June). That is Manali’s peak season; book trains as soon as reservations open.
- Diwali: November is off-season in our pricing, with clear weather.
- Snow: late December to February.
- Avoid: mid-July to mid-September.
How much does a Manali tour package from Indore cost?
Per person, two sharing a room, split into reaching the gateway and back and the land package.
| Part of the trip | Per person (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Indore–Chandigarh–Indore, return | ₹10,100–₹18,200 | Indore–Chandigarh, lowest daily fares about ₹5,000–9,100 one way in December 2026. |
| Train 19307 to Chandigarh, 3A, return | about ₹3,000 | Listed 3A fare about ₹1,510 each way; runs twice a week. |
| Train 12415 to Delhi, 3A, return | about ₹2,500 | Listed 3A fare about ₹1,240 each way; daily. |
| Land package from Chandigarh: Kullu Manali package from Chandigarh, 4N/5D | From ₹12,999 | Manali, Solang, Kullu and Manikaran; private sedan; breakfast and dinner; Deluxe ₹12,999, Super Deluxe ₹15,339, Luxury ₹17,549 per person, twin sharing, off-season |
| Land package from Delhi: Manali tour package from Delhi, 4N/5D | From ₹14,999 | 3 hotel nights in Manali + 1 overnight drive from Delhi; Deluxe ₹14,999, Super Deluxe ₹17,699, Luxury ₹20,249 per person, twin sharing, off-season |
| Total, flights + Chandigarh package | ₹23,100–₹31,200 | Add a Chandigarh hotel night for the evening arrival. |
| Total, train + package | about ₹16,000–17,500 | ₹16,000 via 19307 + Chandigarh package; ₹17,500 via 12415 + Delhi package. |
Off-season rates apply 1 July–30 September, 1 November–19 December and 6 January–14 March; peak dates (15 March–30 June, all of October and 20 December–5 January) are priced 25% higher. Flight fares are the lowest fares we saw for each December 2026 departure day when we checked on 5 November 2026; they move daily, so treat them as a guide. Train fares are the listed adult fares; check IRCTC before booking. For lunches, activity tickets and snow gear, see our Manali trip cost breakdown.
What does a 7-day Manali itinerary from Indore look like?
Seven days with the evening flight.
| Day | Plan | Night |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fly 6E497 Indore–Chandigarh (18:40–20:20). | Chandigarh |
| Day 2 | Early start; drive to Manali via Kiratpur, the four-lane tunnels, Mandi and Kullu (about 290 km). | Manali |
| Day 3 | Manali local sightseeing: Hadimba Devi Temple (built in 1553) in its cedar grove, Van Vihar by the Beas, the hot springs at Vashisht village, and Old Manali’s cafés and Mall Road in the evening. Our Manali local sightseeing guide has the order and taxi rates. | Manali |
| Day 4 | Solang Valley, then the Atal Tunnel (9.02 km, opened in October 2020) to Sissu in Lahaul. Snow play here from late December in most winters; after fresh snow, police often allow only 4×4 vehicles beyond Solang. See our Solang Valley guide. | Manali |
| Day 5 | Kullu valley day: the gurudwara and hot springs at Manikaran and the riverside at Kasol, or a shorter loop to Naggar Castle. River rafting near Kullu runs when the season and water level allow. | Manali |
| Day 6 | Weather buffer: keep this day free for snow, a second try at Sissu if the tunnel road was shut, or the walk from Vashisht up to Jogini Falls. Drive to Chandigarh in the afternoon if your flight home is early next day. | Manali / Chandigarh |
| Day 7 | Return to Chandigarh and fly home (check the day’s timing). | — |
What this means for your trip
Indore travellers have unusually good choices. The cheapest is the daily overnight Intercity to Delhi; the most interesting is the twice-weekly train to Una in Himachal; the quickest is the evening flight to Chandigarh. Whichever you pick, do the hill drive in daylight and keep one free day in Manali. For more cost detail, see our Manali trip cost guide.
Manali tour package from Indore: frequently asked questions
How can I go from Indore to Manali?
Fly IndiGo non-stop to Chandigarh (18:40–20:20), stay overnight and drive about 290 km to Manali; or take the daily 12415 Intercity overnight to Delhi and continue by road or the Kalka Shatabdi. There is no direct train or flight to Manali.
Is there a train from Indore to Himachal Pradesh?
Yes. 19307 Indore–Una Himachal Express runs twice a week, leaving Indore at 05:30 and reaching Chandigarh at 05:00 and Una at 08:35 the next day. From Una, Manali is about 245 km by road.
Is there a direct flight from Indore to Chandigarh?
Yes, IndiGo 6E497, which left Indore at 18:40 and landed at 20:20 on a typical November 2026 day. Plan a night in Chandigarh before driving to Manali.
How much does a Manali tour from Indore cost?
About ₹23,100–31,200 per person off-season with return flights to Chandigarh and our 4N/5D Kullu Manali package from ₹12,999, or about ₹16,000–17,500 by train in 3A. Add a Chandigarh hotel night with the evening flight.
Which is the best train from Indore to Delhi?
12415 Indore–New Delhi Intercity (17:10 to 06:20) and 20155 (16:00 to 04:25) are both daily and overnight. The 06:20 arrival connects with the 07:40 Kalka Shatabdi to Chandigarh.
How many days are needed for Manali from Indore?
Seven days by air, because the flight lands at night and you sleep in Chandigarh first. Seven to eight days by train, depending on the route.
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