Ara to Almora
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Almora, 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: Ara to Almora
867 km · ~18h 40m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 434Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 584Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 734Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Ara to Almora
867 km · ~19h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → Almora
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km
~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- Arrive in Almora
Almora, 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: Ara to Almora
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 51m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 16h 51m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 17h 14m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 30m 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
Ara to Almora: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Almora is about 867 km by road, roughly 17.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 867 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,640 · Sedan ₹11,370 · SUV ₹14,890 · Innova / MUV ₹16,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,370
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹950 · AC Seater ₹1,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,390 · AC Sleeper ₹1,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,480
- Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹900 · Third AC ₹1,240 · Second AC ₹1,760 · First AC ₹2,460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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