Palampur to Bhowali
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 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: Palampur to Bhowali
541 km · ~11h 29m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur
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.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 271Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 421Look 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: Palampur to Bhowali
541 km · ~12h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~541 km
~12h 1m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,560
- 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: Palampur to Bhowali
Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Kathgodam for Bhowali.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 24h 25m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 2h 48m wait
2 changes · 24h 25m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 28m wait
2 changes · 39h in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 14h 55m 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
Palampur to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palampur to Bhowali is about 541 km by road, roughly 10.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 541 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,050 · Sedan ₹7,130 · SUV ₹9,350 · Innova / MUV ₹10,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹600 · AC Seater ₹970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹870 · AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,110 · First AC ₹1,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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