Howrah to Almora
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal to Almora, 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: Howrah to Almora
1506 km · ~32h 47m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Howrah
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 377Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 527Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 677Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 753Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 903Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1053Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1130Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1280Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1430Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Howrah to Almora
1506 km · ~33h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Howrah
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Howrah → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km
~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 753)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Almora. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Almora
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km
~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- 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: Howrah to Almora
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 10m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 22h 15m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 23h 25m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 2h 17m 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
Howrah to Almora: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Howrah to Almora is about 1506 km by road, roughly 30.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1506 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,670 · Sedan ₹19,680 · SUV ₹25,750 · Innova / MUV ₹28,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,660 · AC Seater ₹2,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,410 · AC Sleeper ₹3,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,270
- Train: Sleeper ₹930 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,140 · Second AC ₹3,040 · First AC ₹4,250
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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