Surat to Joshimath
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Surat, Gujarat to Joshimath, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 1614 km
Approx Duration: 35.9 hrs
Route overview
Surat to Joshimath is about 1614 km by road, roughly 35.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Surat to Joshimath
About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Surat. 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 404. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 554. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 704. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 807. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 957. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1107. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1211. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1361. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1511. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Arrive in Joshimath
By bus: Surat to Joshimath
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Surat. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Surat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Surat → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~807 km Takes about 17h 56m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 807). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Joshimath. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Joshimath. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~807 km Takes about 17h 56m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310.
- Arrive in Joshimath
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1614 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,850 · Sedan ₹21,080 · SUV ₹27,590 · Innova / MUV ₹30,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,810
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,580 · AC Sleeper ₹3,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,640 · Third AC ₹2,290 · Second AC ₹3,260 · First AC ₹4,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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