Almora to Shirdi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Almora, Uttarakhand to Shirdi, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1574 km
Approx Duration: 35 hrs
Route overview
Almora to Shirdi is about 1574 km by road, roughly 35 hours of travel time.
By car: Almora to Shirdi
About 31h of driving split over 4 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.
- 94 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 394. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 544. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 694. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 787. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 937. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1087. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1181. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1331. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1481. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Shirdi
By bus: Almora to Shirdi
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) · ~787 km Takes about 17h 29m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 787). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shirdi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Shirdi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km Takes about 17h 29m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250.
- Arrive in Shirdi
By train: Almora to Shirdi
The nearest railway stations are Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora and Sainagar Shirdi for Shirdi. 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, 32h 37m in total: Kathgodam-Kanpur Garib Rath (12210) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 02:40 AM Lucknow Jn, then Lucknow Jn - Pune Express (12104) 06:30 AM Lucknow Jn to 03:07 AM Chitali — change at Lucknow Jn (about 3h 50m wait)
- With one change, 39h 21m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 02:25 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Jhelum Express (11078) 05:50 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 09:51 AM Chitali — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 3h 25m wait)
- With one change, 48h 30m in total: Bagh Express (13020) 09:55 PM Kathgodam to 12:20 PM Gorakhpur Jn, then GORAKHPUR - PUNE Exp (11038) 03:30 PM Gorakhpur Jn to 10:25 PM Chitali — change at Gorakhpur Jn (about 3h 10m 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 1574 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,410 · Sedan ₹20,560 · SUV ₹26,910 · Innova / MUV ₹30,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,730 · AC Seater ₹2,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,520 · AC Sleeper ₹3,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,460
- Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,600 · Third AC ₹2,230 · Second AC ₹3,180 · First AC ₹4,440
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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