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Ayodhya to Bhowali

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Bhowali, Uttarakhand.

507 kmDistance
10.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5680
Sedan₹6690
SUV₹8770
Innova / MUV₹9830
Tempo Traveller₹11450
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹560
AC Seater₹910
Non-AC Sleeper₹810
AC Sleeper₹1170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1470
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Train
Sleeper₹330
Economy₹540
Third AC₹740
Second AC₹1040
First AC₹1450
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Ayodhya to Bhowali

507 km · ~10h 48m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ayodhya

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 104 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 254

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 404

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 104 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhowali

    Bhowali, Uttarakhand

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: Ayodhya to Bhowali

507 km · ~11h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ayodhya

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ayodhya → Bhowali

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~507 km

    ~11h 16m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470

  3. Arrive in Bhowali

    Bhowali, 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: Ayodhya to Bhowali

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 13h 28m in total

Radhikapur Delhi Link Express#25715 · Express
01:07 AMUlna Bhari
8h 26m66 stops
09:33 AMRampur

Change trains at Rampur — about 2h 52m wait

Jammu-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express#12208 · Garib Rath
12:25 PMRampur
2h 10m7 stops
02:35 PMKathgodam

1 change · 13h 29m in total

Garib Nawaz Express#15715 · Express
01:06 AMUlna Bhari
8h 26m66 stops
09:32 AMRampur

Change trains at Rampur — about 2h 53m wait

Jammu-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express#12208 · Garib Rath
12:25 PMRampur
2h 10m7 stops
02:35 PMKathgodam

1 change · 13h 58m in total

Radhikapur Delhi Link Express#25715 · Express
01:07 AMUlna Bhari
3h 33m22 stops
04:40 AMLucknow

Change trains at Lucknow — about 3h 25m wait

Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath#12209 · Garib Rath
08:05 AMLucknow
7h51 stops
03:05 PMKathgodam

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

Ayodhya to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ayodhya to Bhowali is about 507 km by road, roughly 10.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 507 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,680 · Sedan ₹6,690 · SUV ₹8,770 · Innova / MUV ₹9,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,450
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹560 · AC Seater ₹910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹810 · AC Sleeper ₹1,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,470
  • Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹540 · Third AC ₹740 · Second AC ₹1,040 · First AC ₹1,450

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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