Almora to Amritsar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Almora, Uttarakhand to Amritsar, Punjab.
Approx Distance: 663 km
Approx Duration: 14.7 hrs
Route overview
Almora to Amritsar is about 663 km by road, roughly 14.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Almora to Amritsar
About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Almora. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 182 km (about 3h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 332. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 482. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 182 km (about 3h 38m of driving) — Arrive in Amritsar
By bus: Almora to Amritsar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Almora. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Almora. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Almora → Amritsar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~663 km Takes about 14h 44m. Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910.
- Arrive in Amritsar
By train: Almora to Amritsar
The nearest railway stations are Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora and Amritsar Jn for Amritsar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 18h 55m in total: Bagh Express (13020) 09:55 PM Kathgodam to 12:18 AM Rampur, then KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp (12357) 07:13 AM Rampur to 04:50 PM Amritsar Jn — change at Rampur (about 6h 55m wait)
- With one change, 18h 55m in total: Bagh Express (13020) 09:55 PM Kathgodam to 12:18 AM Rampur, then KOLKATA SEALDAH - AMRITSAR Akal Takht Exp (12317) 07:09 AM Rampur to 04:50 PM Amritsar Jn — change at Rampur (about 6h 51m wait)
- With one change, 18h 55m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 02:25 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then New Delhi-Amritsar Swarna Shatabdi Express (12029) 09:57 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 01:25 PM Amritsar Jn — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 7h 32m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 663 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,390 · Sedan ₹8,720 · SUV ₹11,420 · Innova / MUV ₹12,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,890
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹730 · AC Seater ₹1,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,060 · AC Sleeper ₹1,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹690 · Third AC ₹960 · Second AC ₹1,360 · First AC ₹1,890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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