Cuttack to Almora
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuttack, Odisha 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: Cuttack to Almora
1551 km · ~33h 41m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuttack
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.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 388Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 688Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 776Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 926Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1076Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1163Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1313Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1463Look 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: Cuttack to Almora
1551 km · ~34h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Cuttack → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km
~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- 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.
- change point 1 → Almora
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km
~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- 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
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 55m wait
1 change · 29h 50m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 55m wait
1 change · 30h 55m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 5h 35m 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
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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