There is only two ways to reach in Manali, first one by road that’s means by car/bus and second one is by flight. There is no direct train route to Manali.
By road first you have to arrive in Chandigarh/Kalka/Delhi from there you have to arrange a cab/bus to Manali. From Chandigarh/Kalka to Manali is 8 hours journey and from Delhi to Manali is 12 hours journey.
By flight you have to arrive first in Delhi from there you can take the direct flight to Kullu.
Dzire will cost you 5000 for one side drop to drop Manali from Shimla and innova will cost you 7000.
Dzire will cost you 7000 for one side drop to drop Manali from Shimla and innova will cost you 10000.
In Morning its starts from shimla ISBT 8AM and in evening its starts on 9Pm from Shimla ISBT.
Fare for deluxe bus is 550/seat. You can book bus tickets through online from HRTC website.