Pithoragarh to Kasol
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand to Kasol, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 503 km
Approx Duration: 11.2 hrs
Route overview
Pithoragarh to Kasol is about 503 km by road, roughly 11.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Pithoragarh to Kasol
About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pithoragarh. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 252. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 402. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Arrive in Kasol
By bus: Pithoragarh to Kasol
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pithoragarh. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pithoragarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pithoragarh → Kasol. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~503 km Takes about 11h 11m. Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460.
- Arrive in Kasol
By train: Pithoragarh to Kasol
The nearest railway stations are Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh and Joginder Nagar (about 50 km away) for Kasol. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 40h 55m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 09:40 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu Mail (14034) 04:15 PM Jammu Tawi to 06:45 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Jammu Tawi (about 6h 35m wait) and Pathankot (about 7h 30m wait)
- With two changes, 40h 55m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 07:38 AM Bharoli Junction, then Ravi Express (14633) 11:34 AM Bharoli Junction to 11:40 AM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Bharoli Junction (about 3h 56m wait) and Pathankot (about 14h 35m wait)
- With two changes, 40h 55m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 09:40 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu-Rourkela Express (18102) 02:30 PM Jammu Tawi to 04:25 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 11:25 AM Joginder Nagar — change at Jammu Tawi (about 4h 50m wait) and Pathankot (about 9h 50m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 503 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,630 · Sedan ₹6,640 · SUV ₹8,700 · Innova / MUV ₹9,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,370
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹550 · AC Seater ₹910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹800 · AC Sleeper ₹1,160 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,460
- Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹530 · Third AC ₹730 · Second AC ₹1,040 · First AC ₹1,440
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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