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Cuttack to Almora

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuttack, Odisha to Almora, Uttarakhand.

1551 kmDistance
31 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17160
Sedan₹20260
SUV₹26520
Innova / MUV₹29670
Tempo Traveller₹34420
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1710
AC Seater₹2790
Non-AC Sleeper₹2480
AC Sleeper₹3570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4390
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Train
Sleeper₹960
Economy₹1580
Third AC₹2200
Second AC₹3130
First AC₹4370
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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: Cuttack to Almora

1551 km · ~33h 41m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Cuttack

    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. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

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

  7. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 776

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 926

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1076

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

  10. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1163

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1313

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1463

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

  13. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Almora

    Almora, 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: Cuttack to Almora

1551 km · ~34h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Cuttack

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

  2. Cuttack → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km

    ~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 776)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Almora. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Almora

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km

    ~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  5. 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: Cuttack to Almora

Nearest railway stations: Katha Jori for Cuttack, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 27h 35m in total

Bhubaneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22811 · Rajdhani
11:30 AMBhubaneswar
17h 50m184 stops
05:20 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 55m wait

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

1 change · 29h 50m in total

BHUBANESWAR - NEW DELHI RAJDHANI Express#22823 · Rajdhani
09:15 AMBhubaneswar
20h 5m224 stops
05:20 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 55m wait

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

1 change · 30h 55m in total

Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Duronto#12281 · Duronto
08:10 AMBhubaneswar
16h 30m184 stops
12:40 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 5h 35m wait

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

Cuttack to Almora: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Cuttack to Almora is about 1551 km by road, roughly 31 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1551 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,160 · Sedan ₹20,260 · SUV ₹26,520 · Innova / MUV ₹29,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,420
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,710 · AC Seater ₹2,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,480 · AC Sleeper ₹3,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹960 · Economy ₹1,580 · Third AC ₹2,200 · Second AC ₹3,130 · First AC ₹4,370

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

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