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Haridwar to Almora

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

194 kmDistance
3.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2230
Sedan₹2620
SUV₹3450
Innova / MUV₹3890
Tempo Traveller₹4570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹210
AC Seater₹350
Non-AC Sleeper₹310
AC Sleeper₹450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹590
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹220
Third AC₹300
Second AC₹420
First AC₹570
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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: Haridwar to Almora

194 km · ~3h 53m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Haridwar

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

  2. 194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Almora

    Almora, 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: Haridwar to Almora

194 km · ~4h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Haridwar

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

  2. Haridwar → Almora

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~194 km

    ~4h 19m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹590

  3. Arrive in Almora

    Almora, 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: Haridwar to Almora

Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn for Haridwar, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.

Direct trains

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express
12:20 AMHaridwar Jn
6h 50m36 stops
07:10 AMKathgodam

Other options with a change

1 change · 8h 35m in total

Utkal Express#18478 · Express
06:00 AMHaridwar Jn
28m5 stops
06:28 AMLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 3h 5m wait

Jammu-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express#12208 · Garib Rath
09:33 AMLaksar Jn
5h 2m31 stops
02:35 PMKathgodam

1 change · 9h 35m in total

Kumbh Express#12370 · Superfast
11:55 PMHaridwar Jn
3h 48m30 stops
03:43 AM+1dShahzad Nagar

Change trains at Shahzad Nagar — about 1h 44m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
05:27 AMShahzad Nagar
4h 3m8 stops
09:30 AMKathgodam

1 change · 9h 52m in total

Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast
11:38 PMMotichur
4h 7m31 stops
03:45 AM+1dShahzad Nagar

Change trains at Shahzad Nagar — about 1h 42m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
05:27 AMShahzad Nagar
4h 3m8 stops
09:30 AMKathgodam

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

Haridwar to Almora: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Haridwar to Almora is about 194 km by road, roughly 3.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 194 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,230 · Sedan ₹2,620 · SUV ₹3,450 · Innova / MUV ₹3,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹210 · AC Seater ₹350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹310 · AC Sleeper ₹450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹300 · Second AC ₹420 · First AC ₹570

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

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