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Durgapur to Bhowali

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

1316 kmDistance
26.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14580
Sedan₹17210
SUV₹22520
Innova / MUV₹25200
Tempo Traveller₹29250
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1450
AC Seater₹2370
Non-AC Sleeper₹2110
AC Sleeper₹3030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3730
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Train
Sleeper₹820
Economy₹1350
Third AC₹1870
Second AC₹2660
First AC₹3710
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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: Durgapur to Bhowali

1316 km · ~28h 19m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Durgapur

    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. 139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 439

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 589

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 739

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

  7. 139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 877

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1027

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1177

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

  10. 139 km · 2h 46m 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: Durgapur to Bhowali

1316 km · ~29h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Durgapur

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

  2. Durgapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~658 km

    ~14h 37m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,890

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 658)

    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) · ~658 km

    ~14h 37m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,890

  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: Durgapur to Bhowali

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

Direct trains

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
12:35 AMDurgapur
32h 22m192 stops
08:57 AM+1dHaldwani

Other options with a change

1 change · 20h 27m in total

Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12301 · Rajdhani
06:38 PMPanagarh
10h 7m122 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 · 23h 47m in total

West Bengal Sampark Kranti#12329 · Sampark Kranti
03:18 PMPanagarh
12h 32m122 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 6m in total

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
02:59 PMPanagarh
16h 16m128 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

Durgapur to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Durgapur to Bhowali is about 1316 km by road, roughly 26.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1316 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,580 · Sedan ₹17,210 · SUV ₹22,520 · Innova / MUV ₹25,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,250
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,450 · AC Seater ₹2,370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · AC Sleeper ₹3,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,730
  • Train: Sleeper ₹820 · Economy ₹1,350 · Third AC ₹1,870 · Second AC ₹2,660 · First AC ₹3,710

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

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