Pathankot to Bhowali
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathankot, Punjab 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: Pathankot to Bhowali
637 km · ~13h 24m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pathankot
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.
169 km · 3h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 319Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 469Look 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: Pathankot to Bhowali
637 km · ~14h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pathankot
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathankot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pathankot → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~637 km
~14h 9m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830
- 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: Pathankot to Bhowali
Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Kathgodam for Bhowali.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 14h 31m in total
Change trains at Moradabad — about 2h 5m wait
1 change · 14h 31m in total
Change trains at Moradabad — about 2h 5m wait
1 change · 14h 31m in total
Change trains at Moradabad — about 2h 5m 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
Pathankot to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Pathankot to Bhowali is about 637 km by road, roughly 12.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 637 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,110 · Sedan ₹8,380 · SUV ₹10,980 · Innova / MUV ₹12,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,310
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹700 · AC Seater ₹1,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,020 · AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,830
- Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹670 · Third AC ₹920 · Second AC ₹1,300 · First AC ₹1,810
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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