Shimla to Manali Distance and Routes Shimla and Manali are two most famous hill stations situated in Himachal Pradesh. The total distance between these two cities are approx. 280 km and takes about 7 to 9 hours depending on the route, traffic, road and weather conditions. There are two routes that you can take are 1) National Highway 3 and National Highway 5 This is the best route to cover the 270 km of Shimla to Manali Distance and it takes around 7 to 8 hours to complete the journey. You will get to pass nearby towns like Narkanda and Rampur Bushahr which gives you a scenic view with snow-capped mountains, apple groves and dense forests. The roads are well-connected to each other and......See More