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Chandigarh to Bhowali

The distance from Chandigarh to Bhowali is about 380 km by road, roughly 7.5 hours (estimated). Bhowali is well-connected by road to the plains, acting as the primary junction for

380 kmDistance

7.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹4280

Sedan₹5040

SUV₹6610

Innova / MUV₹7420

Tempo Traveller₹8660

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹420

AC Seater₹680

Non-AC Sleeper₹610

AC Sleeper₹870

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1110

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Train

Sleeper₹260

Economy₹410

Third AC₹560

Second AC₹790

First AC₹1090

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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.

Overview

The distance from Chandigarh to Bhowali is about 380 km by road, roughly 7.5 hours (estimated). Bhowali is well-connected by road to the plains, acting as the primary junction for the Nainital district.

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By Car: Chandigarh to Bhowali

380 km · ~8h 16m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Chandigarh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Dehradun
About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Food & fuel near Dehradun
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Kausani
About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Food & fuel near Kausani
80 km · 1h 36m 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: Chandigarh to Bhowali

380 km · ~8h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Chandigarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chandigarh → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~380 km
~8h 27m|Tentative fare ₹420–₹1,110
Usual tea / meal halts: Dehradun (~170 km)
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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: Chandigarh to Bhowali

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 10h 20m in total

Chandigarh - Lucknow Sadhbhavna SF Express#12232 · Superfast

08:50 PMChandigarh

3h 23m26 stops

12:13 AM^+1dLaksar Jn

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Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 42m wait

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express

12:55 AMLaksar Jn

6h 15m31 stops

07:10 AMKathgodam

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1 change · 12h 40m in total

Chandigarh - Lucknow Sadhbhavna SF Express#12232 · Superfast

08:50 PMChandigarh

6h 35m51 stops

03:25 AM^+1dShahzad Nagar

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Change trains at Shahzad Nagar — about 2h 2m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express

05:27 AMShahzad Nagar

4h 3m8 stops

09:30 AMKathgodam

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1 change · 12h 45m in total

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Weekly Express#15904 · Express

11:10 PMChandigarh

6h 35m49 stops

05:45 AM^+1dMoradabad

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Change trains at Moradabad — about 3h 5m wait

Anand Vihar-Kathgodam AC Express#14012 · Express

08:50 AMMoradabad

3h 5m12 stops

11:55 AMKathgodam

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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.