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Ambikapur to Bhowali

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Bhowali, Uttarakhand.

1022 kmDistance

20.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹11340

Sedan₹13390

SUV₹17520

Innova / MUV₹19620

Tempo Traveller₹22780

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1120

AC Seater₹1840

Non-AC Sleeper₹1640

AC Sleeper₹2350

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2910

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Train

Sleeper₹640

Economy₹1050

Third AC₹1460

Second AC₹2070

First AC₹2890

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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.

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By Car: Ambikapur to Bhowali

1022 km · ~21h 26m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Ambikapur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 341
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 491
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 681
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 831
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Bhowali
Bhowali, Uttarakhand
Hotels in Bhowali

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: Ambikapur to Bhowali

1022 km · ~22h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ambikapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambikapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ambikapur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~511 km
~11h 21m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480
Search buses Ambikapur to Bhowali
Change buses at a major city (around km 511)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhowali. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~511 km
~11h 21m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480
Search buses Ambikapur to Bhowali
Arrive in Bhowali
Bhowali, Uttarakhand
Hotels in Bhowali

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ambikapur to Bhowali

Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, Kathgodam for Bhowali.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 41h 30m in total

Ambikapur Durg Express Cum Passenger#18242 · Express

09:35 PMAmbikapur

10h 30m51 stops

08:05 AM^+1dRaipur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Raipur Jn — about 4h 15m wait

Raipur-Lucknow Garib Rath#12536 · Garib Rath

12:20 PMRaipur Jn

15h 10m94 stops

03:30 AM^+1dKanpur Central

3ARunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 2h 45m wait

Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath#12209 · Garib Rath

06:15 AMKanpur Central

8h 50m64 stops

03:05 PMKathgodam

3ARunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 51h 25m in total

AMBIKAPUR - JABALPUR Exp#11266 · Express

06:05 AMAmbikapur

8h 50m48 stops

02:55 PMJabalpur

SLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jabalpur — about 6h 20m wait

CHENNAI CENTRAL - CHHAPRA Ganga Kaveri Exp#12669 · Superfast

09:15 PMJabalpur

14h 25m97 stops

11:40 AM^+1dChhapra

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chhapra — about 1h 35m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express

01:15 PMChhapra

20h 15m121 stops

09:30 AM^+1dKathgodam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 57h 35m in total

Ambikapur Durg Express Cum Passenger#18242 · Express

09:35 PMAmbikapur

8h 35m37 stops

06:10 AM^+1dBilaspur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 9h 15m wait

Utkal Express#18477 · Express

03:25 PMBilaspur Jn

28h 40m164 stops

08:05 PM^+1dAithal

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Change trains at Aithal — about 4h 37m wait

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express

12:42 AMAithal

6h 28m32 stops

07:10 AMKathgodam

1A2ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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