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Kollam to Bhowali

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kollam, Kerala to Bhowali, Uttarakhand.

2988 kmDistance

59.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32970

Sedan₹38940

SUV₹50950

Innova / MUV₹56970

Tempo Traveller₹66040

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3290

AC Seater₹5380

Non-AC Sleeper₹4780

AC Sleeper₹6870

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8420

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Train

Sleeper₹1820

Economy₹3020

Third AC₹4210

Second AC₹6010

First AC₹8400

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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.

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By Car: Kollam to Bhowali

2988 km · ~64h 26m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Kollam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 427
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 577
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 727
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 854
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1004
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1154
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1281
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1431
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1581
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1707
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1857
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2007
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2134
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2284
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2434
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2561
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2711
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2861
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Bhowali
Bhowali, Uttarakhand
Hotels in Bhowali

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: Kollam to Bhowali

2988 km · ~66h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kollam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kollam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kollam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~996 km
~22h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840
Search buses Kollam to Bhowali
Change buses at a major city (around km 996)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~996 km
~22h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840
Search buses Kollam to Bhowali
Change buses at a major city (around km 1992)
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 2 → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~996 km
~22h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840
Search buses Kollam to Bhowali
Arrive in Bhowali
Bhowali, Uttarakhand
Hotels in Bhowali

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kollam to Bhowali

Nearest railway stations: Kollam Jn for Kollam, Kathgodam for Bhowali.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 61h 5m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast

09:35 AMIravipuram

49h 53m363 stops

11:28 AM^+2dSahibabad

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 4h 45m wait

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15035 · Sampark Kranti

04:13 PMSahibabad

6h 27m35 stops

10:40 PMKathgodam

3ACCRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 67h 35m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast

09:35 AMIravipuram

49h 53m363 stops

11:28 AM^+2dSahibabad

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 11h 38m wait

Ranikhet Express#15013 · Express

11:06 PMSahibabad

6h 4m35 stops

05:10 AM^+1dKathgodam

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 69h 35m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast

09:35 AMIravipuram

53h 45m393 stops

03:20 PM^+2dLaksar Jn

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 9h 35m wait

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express

12:55 AMLaksar Jn

6h 15m31 stops

07:10 AMKathgodam

1A2ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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