Rishikesh to Almora
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Almora, 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: Rishikesh to Almora
188 km · ~3h 46m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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: Rishikesh to Almora
188 km · ~4h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rishikesh → Almora
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~188 km
~4h 11m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹580
- Arrive in Almora
Almora, 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: Rishikesh to Almora
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 35m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 3h 5m wait
1 change · 9h 35m in total
Change trains at Shahzad Nagar — about 1h 44m wait
1 change · 10h 30m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 4m 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
Rishikesh to Almora: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Almora is about 188 km by road, roughly 3.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 188 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,170 · Sedan ₹2,540 · SUV ₹3,350 · Innova / MUV ₹3,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹210 · AC Seater ₹340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹300 · AC Sleeper ₹430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹580
- Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹290 · Second AC ₹410 · First AC ₹560
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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