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Kolhapur to Almora

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

1997 kmDistance
39.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22070
Sedan₹26060
SUV₹34100
Innova / MUV₹38140
Tempo Traveller₹44230
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2200
AC Seater₹3590
Non-AC Sleeper₹3200
AC Sleeper₹4590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5640
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Train
Sleeper₹1230
Economy₹2030
Third AC₹2830
Second AC₹4020
First AC₹5620
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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: Kolhapur to Almora

1997 km · ~43h 16m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolhapur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 399

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 549

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 699

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 799

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 949

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1099

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1198

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1348

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1498

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1598

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1748

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1898

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 99 km · 1h 59m 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: Kolhapur to Almora

1997 km · ~44h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kolhapur

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

  2. Kolhapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~999 km

    ~22h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,850

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 999)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Almora

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~999 km

    ~22h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,850

  5. 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: Kolhapur to Almora

Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 50h 50m in total

Kolhapur-Nizamuddin Express#12147 · Superfast
09:05 AMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
32h223 stops
05:05 PM+1dDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 10h 25m wait

Nizamuddin Ambala Passenger#54539 · Passenger
03:30 AMDelhi H Nizamuddin
1h 41m9 stops
05:11 AMSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 1h 1m wait

Anand Vihar-Kathgodam AC Express#14012 · Express
06:12 AMSahibabad
5h 43m35 stops
11:55 AMKathgodam

2 changes · 54h in total

Kolhapur-Nizamuddin Express#12147 · Superfast
09:05 AMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
25h 25m176 stops
10:30 AM+1dJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 10h 10m wait

Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express#11106 · Express
08:40 PMJhansi Jn
4h 25m22 stops
01:05 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 5h 10m wait

Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath#12209 · Garib Rath
06:15 AMKanpur Central
8h 50m64 stops
03:05 PMKathgodam

2 changes · 54h in total

Kolhapur-Nizamuddin Express#12147 · Superfast
09:05 AMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
21h 30m141 stops
06:35 AM+1dBhopal Jn

Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 12h 45m wait

Bhopal Partapgarh Express#12183 · Superfast
07:20 PMBhopal Jn
8h 40m57 stops
04:00 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 2h 15m wait

Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath#12209 · Garib Rath
06:15 AMKanpur Central
8h 50m64 stops
03:05 PMKathgodam

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

Kolhapur to Almora: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolhapur to Almora is about 1997 km by road, roughly 39.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1997 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,070 · Sedan ₹26,060 · SUV ₹34,100 · Innova / MUV ₹38,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,230
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,200 · AC Seater ₹3,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,200 · AC Sleeper ₹4,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,640
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,030 · Third AC ₹2,830 · Second AC ₹4,020 · First AC ₹5,620

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

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