Shimla Manali Bus Service

Shimla Manali is connected by road only so the only mode of transport is by bus or Taxi. The Shimla to Manali Distance is 250 kilometers and travel time is between 8 to 10 hours. The terrain is mostly hilly but picturesque.  The major places on the way are Sunder Nagar, Mandi and Kullu so you can enjoy the nature beauty.

Shimla Manali bus service

There are limited bus services between Shimla and Manali for tourists.  Deluxe buses operated by Krishna Bus service and HPTDC operate on this route. There is no Volvo bus service on this route. Ordinary bus services are provided by Himachal roadways in addition to this. Book Shimla Manali bus ticket online

Shimla Manali bus time

The deluxe buses operate in the morning and evening only. One bus of Krishna Bus service, one Himachal roadways  and one of HPTDC leave for Manali between 8:00 – 8:30 AM in the morning and reach Manali at 6:00 PM.

In the evening there are two deluxe buses one of HPTDC and the other of Himachal Roadways. The buses starts at 8:00 PM and reaches Manali at 6:00 AM in the morning.

The same timings are there from Manali end.

Shimla Manali Bus fare

The deluxe bus fare between Shimla and Manali is RS 470 for Himachal roadways buses and Rs 500 for Krishna bus service and HPTDC bus services. The bus tickets can be booked online in advance also.

Shimla Manali Bus booking

For the convenience of tourists the deluxe bus tickets can be booked online also.  Krishna bus service ticket can be booked online through Sunrise Travels Shimla and HPTDC tickets can be booked on their web portal www.hptdc.nic.in. This online reservation of bus tickets is very convenient for the tourists. Himachal roadways bus tickets can be booked at www.hrtc.gov.in.

 Shimla Manali bus schedule is as follows: