Almora to Hampi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Almora, Uttarakhand to Hampi, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2104 km
Approx Duration: 46.8 hrs
Route overview
Almora to Hampi is about 2104 km by road, roughly 46.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Almora to Hampi
About 42h of driving split over 5 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.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 421. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 571. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 721. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 842. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 992. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1142. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1262. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1412. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1562. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1683. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1833. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1983. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Arrive in Hampi
By bus: Almora to Hampi
3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~701 km Takes about 15h 35m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 701). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Hampi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km Takes about 15h 35m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1403). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Hampi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Hampi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km Takes about 15h 35m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Arrive in Hampi
By train: Almora to Hampi
The nearest railway stations are Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora and Hospet Jn for Hampi. 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 58m in total: Kathgodam-Anand Vihar AC Express (14011) 03:45 PM Kathgodam to 09:20 PM Anand Vihar Trm, then Purushottam SF Express (12802) 10:31 PM Anand Vihar Trm to 10:05 PM Kharagpur Jn, then HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) 01:15 AM Kharagpur Jn to 06:43 AM Hitnal — change at Anand Vihar Trm (about 1h 11m wait) and Kharagpur Jn (about 3h 10m wait)
- With two changes, 67h 36m in total: Kathgodam Dehradun Express (14119) 07:45 PM Kathgodam to 04:20 AM Dehradun, then DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express (12288) 06:00 AM Dehradun to 07:14 PM Majorda, then VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp (18048) 07:28 AM Majorda to 03:21 PM Gadiganuru — change at Dehradun (about 1h 40m wait) and Majorda (about 12h 14m wait)
- With two changes, 68h 51m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 02:25 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 10:20 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 06:41 PM Majorda, then VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp (18048) 07:28 AM Majorda to 03:21 PM Gadiganuru — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 7h 55m wait) and Majorda (about 12h 47m 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 2104 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,240 · Sedan ₹27,450 · SUV ₹35,920 · Innova / MUV ₹40,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,590
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,310 · AC Seater ₹3,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,370 · AC Sleeper ₹4,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,940
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,130 · Third AC ₹2,980 · Second AC ₹4,240 · First AC ₹5,920
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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