Almora to Balaghat
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Almora, Uttarakhand to Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1128 km
Approx Duration: 25.1 hrs
Route overview
Almora to Balaghat is about 1128 km by road, roughly 25.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Almora to Balaghat
About 23h of driving split over 3 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 76 km (about 1h 31m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 376. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 526. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 676. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 76 km (about 1h 31m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 752. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 902. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1052. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 76 km (about 1h 31m of driving) — Arrive in Balaghat
By bus: Almora to Balaghat
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~564 km Takes about 12h 32m. Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 564). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Balaghat. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Balaghat. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~564 km Takes about 12h 32m. Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630.
- Arrive in Balaghat
By train: Almora to Balaghat
The nearest railway stations are Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora and Balaghat Junction for Balaghat. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 62h 15m in total: Bagh Express (13020) 09:55 PM Kathgodam to 05:35 PM Chhapra, then CHHAPRA - MUMBAI LTT Godan Exp (11060) 05:30 AM Chhapra to 11:20 PM Jabalpur, then Satpura Express (10002) 05:30 AM Jabalpur to 12:10 PM Balaghat Junction — change at Chhapra (about 11h 55m wait) and Jabalpur (about 6h 10m wait)
- With two changes, 62h 15m in total: Bagh Express (13020) 09:55 PM Kathgodam to 01:35 AM Kiul Jn, then BHAGALPUR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp (12335) 11:10 AM Kiul Jn to 02:00 AM Jabalpur, then Satpura Express (10002) 05:30 AM Jabalpur to 12:10 PM Balaghat Junction — change at Kiul Jn (about 9h 35m wait) and Jabalpur (about 3h 30m wait)
- With two changes, 62h 15m in total: Bagh Express (13020) 09:55 PM Kathgodam to 12:20 PM Gorakhpur Jn, then GORAKHPUR - MUMBAI LTT Kashi Exp (15018) 05:30 AM Gorakhpur Jn to 11:40 PM Jabalpur, then Satpura Express (10002) 05:30 AM Jabalpur to 12:10 PM Balaghat Junction — change at Gorakhpur Jn (about 17h 10m wait) and Jabalpur (about 5h 50m 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 1128 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,510 · Sedan ₹14,760 · SUV ₹19,330 · Innova / MUV ₹21,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,120
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,240 · AC Seater ₹2,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,800 · AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,210
- Train: Sleeper ₹710 · Economy ₹1,160 · Third AC ₹1,610 · Second AC ₹2,290 · First AC ₹3,190
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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