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Haldwani to Kotdwar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haldwani, Uttarakhand to Kotdwar, Uttarakhand.

146 kmDistance
2.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1710
Sedan₹2000
SUV₹2630
Innova / MUV₹2970
Tempo Traveller₹3510
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹160
AC Seater₹260
Non-AC Sleeper₹230
AC Sleeper₹340
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹460
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Train
Sleeper₹120
Economy₹180
Third AC₹230
Second AC₹320
First AC₹440
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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: Haldwani to Kotdwar

146 km · ~2h 55m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Haldwani

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kotdwar

    Kotdwar, 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: 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Haldwani → Kotdwar

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~146 km

    ~3h 15m|Tentative fare ₹160–₹460

  3. 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

Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express#12207 · Garib Rath
06:48 PMHaldwani
4h 19m24 stops
11:07 PMMurshadpur
Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
08:03 PMHaldwani
4h 46m24 stops
12:49 AM+1dMurshadpur

Other options with a change

1 change · 5h 21m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
2h 51m8 stops
11:31 PMMundha Pande

Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 46m wait

BARAUNI - JAMMU TAWI Maur Dhwaj Express#12491 · Superfast
12:17 AMMundha Pande
1h 44m20 stops
02:01 AMNajibabad Jn

1 change · 5h 22m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
2h 51m8 stops
11:31 PMMundha Pande

Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 46m wait

Kanpur Jammu Express#12469 · Superfast
12:17 AMMundha Pande
1h 45m18 stops
02:02 AMNajibabad Jn

1 change · 5h 47m in total

Kathgodam-Anand Vihar AC Express#14011 · Express
03:45 PMKathgodam
2h 10m7 stops
05:55 PMRampur

Change trains at Rampur — about 1h 44m wait

Jallianwalabagh Express#18103 · Express
07:39 PMRampur
1h 53m19 stops
09:32 PMNajibabad Jn

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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