Haldwani to Kotdwar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haldwani, Uttarakhand to Kotdwar, 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: Haldwani to Kotdwar
146 km · ~2h 55m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Haldwani
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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: Haldwani to Kotdwar
146 km · ~3h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Kotdwar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~146 km
~3h 15m|Tentative fare ₹160–₹460
- Arrive in Kotdwar
Kotdwar, 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: Haldwani to Kotdwar
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Haldwani, Kotdwara for Kotdwar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 21m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 46m wait
1 change · 5h 22m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 46m wait
1 change · 5h 47m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 1h 44m 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
Haldwani to Kotdwar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Haldwani to Kotdwar is about 146 km by road, roughly 2.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 146 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,710 · Sedan ₹2,000 · SUV ₹2,630 · Innova / MUV ₹2,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹160 · AC Seater ₹260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹230 · AC Sleeper ₹340 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹460
- Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹180 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹320 · First AC ₹440
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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