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Bardhaman to Bhowali

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bardhaman, West Bengal to Bhowali, Uttarakhand.

1398 kmDistance
28 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15480
Sedan₹18270
SUV₹23920
Innova / MUV₹26760
Tempo Traveller₹31060
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1540
AC Seater₹2520
Non-AC Sleeper₹2240
AC Sleeper₹3220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3960
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Train
Sleeper₹870
Economy₹1430
Third AC₹1990
Second AC₹2830
First AC₹3940
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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: Bardhaman to Bhowali

1398 km · ~30h 38m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bardhaman

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 50 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 350

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 500

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 650

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

  7. 50 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 699

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 849

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 999

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

  10. 50 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1049

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1199

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1349

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

  13. 50 km · 59m 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: Bardhaman to Bhowali

1398 km · ~31h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bardhaman

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

  2. Bardhaman → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km

    ~15h 32m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 699)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Bhowali

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km

    ~15h 32m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  5. 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: Bardhaman to Bhowali

Nearest railway stations: Barddhaman Jn for Bardhaman, Kathgodam for Bhowali.

Direct trains

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
11:40 PMBarddhaman Jn
33h 17m200 stops
08:57 AM+2dHaldwani

Other options with a change

1 change · 21h 11m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12301 · Rajdhani
05:54 PMSaktigarh
10h 51m130 stops
04:45 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 30m wait

Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath#12209 · Garib Rath
06:15 AMKanpur Central
8h 50m64 stops
03:05 PMKathgodam

1 change · 24h 36m in total

Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express#12379 · Superfast
02:29 PMSaktigarh
13h 21m130 stops
03:50 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 2h 25m wait

Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath#12209 · Garib Rath
06:15 AMKanpur Central
8h 50m64 stops
03:05 PMKathgodam

1 change · 24h 52m in total

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
02:13 PMSaktigarh
17h 2m136 stops
07:15 AM+1dLucknow

Change trains at Lucknow — about 50m 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

Bardhaman to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bardhaman to Bhowali is about 1398 km by road, roughly 28 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1398 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,480 · Sedan ₹18,270 · SUV ₹23,920 · Innova / MUV ₹26,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹31,060
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,540 · AC Seater ₹2,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,240 · AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,960
  • Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,430 · Third AC ₹1,990 · Second AC ₹2,830 · First AC ₹3,940

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

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