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Pune to Bhowali

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

1738 kmDistance
34.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19220
Sedan₹22690
SUV₹29700
Innova / MUV₹33220
Tempo Traveller₹38540
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1910
AC Seater₹3130
Non-AC Sleeper₹2780
AC Sleeper₹4000
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4920
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Train
Sleeper₹1070
Economy₹1770
Third AC₹2460
Second AC₹3510
First AC₹4900
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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: Pune to Bhowali

1738 km · ~37h 26m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pune

    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. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 435

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 585

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 735

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

  7. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 869

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1019

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1169

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

  10. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1304

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1454

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1604

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

  13. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhowali

    Bhowali, 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: Pune to Bhowali

1738 km · ~38h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pune

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

  2. Pune → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~869 km

    ~19h 19m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,480

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 869)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Bhowali

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~869 km

    ~19h 19m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,480

  5. 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: Pune to Bhowali

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 41h 15m in total

Pune Lucknow Jn SuperFast Express#12103 · Superfast
04:15 PMPune Jn
24h 55m170 stops
05:10 PM+1dLucknow Jn

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 7h 15m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
12:25 AMLucknow Jn
9h 5m52 stops
09:30 AMKathgodam

1 change · 45h 15m in total

Jhelum Express#11077 · Express
05:20 PMPune Jn
32h222 stops
01:20 AM+2dAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 5h 5m wait

Jammu-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express#12208 · Garib Rath
06:25 AMAmbala Cant Jn
8h 10m52 stops
02:35 PMKathgodam

1 change · 46h 50m in total

Pune Lucknow Jn SuperFast Express#12103 · Superfast
04:15 PMPune Jn
23h 20m158 stops
03:35 PM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 14h 40m 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

Pune to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pune to Bhowali is about 1738 km by road, roughly 34.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1738 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,220 · Sedan ₹22,690 · SUV ₹29,700 · Innova / MUV ₹33,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,540
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,910 · AC Seater ₹3,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,780 · AC Sleeper ₹4,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,920
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,770 · Third AC ₹2,460 · Second AC ₹3,510 · First AC ₹4,900

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

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