Jowai to Bhowali
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jowai, Meghalaya to Bhowali, 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: Jowai to Bhowali
1722 km · ~37h 6m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jowai
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.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 431Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 581Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 731Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 861Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1011Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1161Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1292Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1442Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1592Look 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: Jowai to Bhowali
1722 km · ~38h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jowai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jowai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jowai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 861)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhowali. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Arrive in Bhowali
Bhowali, 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: Jowai to Bhowali
Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Kathgodam for Bhowali.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 34h 22m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 34h 48m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 35h 3m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 1h 56m 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
Jowai to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jowai to Bhowali is about 1722 km by road, roughly 34.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1722 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,040 · Sedan ₹22,490 · SUV ₹29,420 · Innova / MUV ₹32,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,180
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,890 · AC Seater ₹3,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,760 · AC Sleeper ₹3,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,750 · Third AC ₹2,440 · Second AC ₹3,470 · First AC ₹4,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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