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Darjeeling to Bhowali

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

1164 kmDistance

23.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹12900

Sedan₹15230

SUV₹19940

Innova / MUV₹22320

Tempo Traveller₹25910

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1280

AC Seater₹2100

Non-AC Sleeper₹1860

AC Sleeper₹2680

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3310

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Train

Sleeper₹730

Economy₹1190

Third AC₹1660

Second AC₹2360

First AC₹3290

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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.

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By Car: Darjeeling to Bhowali

1164 km · ~25h 17m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Darjeeling
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 388
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 538
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 688
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 776
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 926
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1076
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m 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: Darjeeling to Bhowali

1164 km · ~25h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Darjeeling → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~582 km
~12h 56m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680
Search buses Darjeeling to Bhowali
Change buses at a major city (around km 582)
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.
change point 1 → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~582 km
~12h 56m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680
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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: Darjeeling to Bhowali

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

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

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