Rae Bareli to Ranikhet
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh to Ranikhet, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 544 km
Approx Duration: 12.1 hrs
Route overview
Rae Bareli to Ranikhet is about 544 km by road, roughly 12.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Rae Bareli to Ranikhet
About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rae Bareli. 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.
- 122 km (about 2h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 272. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 422. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 26m of driving) — Arrive in Ranikhet
By bus: Rae Bareli to Ranikhet
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rae Bareli. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rae Bareli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rae Bareli → Ranikhet. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~544 km Takes about 12h 5m. Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,570.
- Arrive in Ranikhet
By train: Rae Bareli to Ranikhet
The nearest railway stations are Rae Bareli Jn for Rae Bareli and Kathgodam (about 43 km away) for Ranikhet. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Varanasi-Ramnagar Express Slip (14265-Slip) — departs 02:10 PM from Rae Bareli Jn, arrives 06:10 AM (+1 day) at Ramnagar, 16h
- With one change, 11h 58m in total: Haridwar Express (14115) 02:37 AM Fursatganj to 09:52 AM Rampur, then Jammu-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express (12208) 12:25 PM Rampur to 02:35 PM Kathgodam — change at Rampur (about 2h 33m wait)
- With one change, 12h 28m in total: Haridwar Express (14115) 02:37 AM Fursatganj to 05:21 AM Alamnagar, then Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath (12209) 08:11 AM Alamnagar to 03:05 PM Kathgodam — change at Alamnagar (about 2h 50m wait)
- With one change, 12h 29m in total: Allahabad-Saharanpur Nauchandi Express (14511) 09:01 PM Rae Bareli Jn to 10:55 PM Lucknow, then Bagh Express (13019) 12:25 AM Lucknow to 09:30 AM Kathgodam — change at Lucknow (about 1h 30m 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 544 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,080 · Sedan ₹7,170 · SUV ₹9,400 · Innova / MUV ₹10,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,270
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹600 · AC Seater ₹980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹870 · AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,120 · First AC ₹1,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Rae Bareli
More routes to Ranikhet
Related Tour Packages