Almora to Kotdwar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Kotdwar, Uttarakhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Almora to Kotdwar
142 km · ~2h 50m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Almora
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Almora to Kotdwar
142 km · ~3h 9m · 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 → Kotdwar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~142 km
~3h 9m|Tentative fare ₹160–₹450
- Arrive in Kotdwar
Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Almora to Kotdwar
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Kotdwara for Kotdwar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 21m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 46m wait
1 change · 5h 22m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 46m wait
1 change · 5h 47m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 1h 44m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Transport Options
Almora to Kotdwar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Almora to Kotdwar is about 142 km by road, roughly 2.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 142 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,660 · Sedan ₹1,950 · SUV ₹2,560 · Innova / MUV ₹2,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹160 · AC Seater ₹260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹230 · AC Sleeper ₹330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹450
- Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹310 · First AC ₹430
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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