Kolar to Almora
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolar, Karnataka 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: Kolar to Almora
2388 km · ~51h 46m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolar
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.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 398Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 796Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 946Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1096Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1194Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1344Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1494Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1592Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1742Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1892Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1990Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2140Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2290Look 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: Kolar to Almora
2388 km · ~53h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~796 km
~17h 41m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
- Change buses at a major city (around km 796)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~796 km
~17h 41m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1592)
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 2 → Almora
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~796 km
~17h 41m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
- 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: Kolar to Almora
Nearest railway stations: Bangarapet for Kolar, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 69h 25m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 5h 45m wait
1 change · 69h 43m in total
Change trains at Lucknow — about 15h 35m 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
Kolar to Almora: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolar to Almora is about 2388 km by road, roughly 47.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2388 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,370 · Sedan ₹31,140 · SUV ₹40,750 · Innova / MUV ₹45,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,840
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,630 · AC Seater ₹4,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · AC Sleeper ₹5,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,740
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,460 · Economy ₹2,420 · Third AC ₹3,370 · Second AC ₹4,810 · First AC ₹6,720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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