Haldwani to Dandeli
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Haldwani, Uttarakhand to Dandeli, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2122 km
Approx Duration: 47.2 hrs
Route overview
Haldwani to Dandeli is about 2122 km by road, roughly 47.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Haldwani to Dandeli
About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Haldwani. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 124 km (about 2h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 424. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 574. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 724. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 124 km (about 2h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 849. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 999. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1149. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 124 km (about 2h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1273. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1423. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1573. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 124 km (about 2h 29m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1698. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1848. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1998. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 124 km (about 2h 29m of driving) — Arrive in Dandeli
By bus: Haldwani to Dandeli
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Haldwani. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haldwani. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haldwani → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km Takes about 15h 43m. Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 707). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dandeli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km Takes about 15h 43m. Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1415). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dandeli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Dandeli. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km Takes about 15h 43m. Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030.
- Arrive in Dandeli
By train: Haldwani to Dandeli
The nearest railway stations are Kathgodam for Haldwani and Tavargatti for Dandeli. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 48h 9m in total: Kathgodam-Kanpur Garib Rath (12210) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 04:30 AM Kanpur Central, then Kanpur-Valsad Udyogkarmi Express (12944) 08:00 AM Kanpur Central to 11:40 AM Jhansi Jn, then Nizamuddin-Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express (12782) 12:55 PM Jhansi Jn to 06:39 PM Alnavar Jn — change at Kanpur Central (about 3h 30m wait) and Jhansi Jn (about 1h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 50h 3m in total: Kathgodam-Kanpur Garib Rath (12210) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 04:30 AM Kanpur Central, then Kanpur-Valsad Udyogkarmi Express (12944) 08:00 AM Kanpur Central to 12:44 PM Matatila, then Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (12630) 03:29 PM Matatila to 08:33 PM Alnavar Jn — change at Kanpur Central (about 3h 30m wait) and Matatila (about 2h 45m wait)
- With two changes, 59h 43m in total: Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express (15036) 08:50 AM Kathgodam to 03:20 PM Old Delhi, then Delhi Agra Passenger (51902) 06:45 AM Old Delhi to 07:31 AM Delhi H Nizamuddin, then Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (12630) 08:55 AM Delhi H Nizamuddin to 08:33 PM Alnavar Jn — change at Old Delhi (about 15h 25m wait) and Delhi H Nizamuddin (about 1h 24m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2122 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,440 · Sedan ₹27,690 · SUV ₹36,220 · Innova / MUV ₹40,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,980
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,330 · AC Seater ₹3,820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · AC Sleeper ₹4,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,990
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,150 · Third AC ₹3,000 · Second AC ₹4,270 · First AC ₹5,970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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