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Thrissur to Bhowali

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

2761 kmDistance
55.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹30470
Sedan₹35990
SUV₹47090
Innova / MUV₹52660
Tempo Traveller₹61040
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3040
AC Seater₹4970
Non-AC Sleeper₹4420
AC Sleeper₹6350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7780
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Train
Sleeper₹1690
Economy₹2790
Third AC₹3900
Second AC₹5550
First AC₹7760
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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: Thrissur to Bhowali

2761 km · ~59h 53m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thrissur

    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. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 394

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 544

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 694

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

  7. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 789

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 939

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1089

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

  10. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1183

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1333

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1483

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

  13. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1578

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1728

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1878

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

  16. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1972

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2122

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2272

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

  19. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2367

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2517

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2667

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

  22. 94 km · 1h 53m 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: Thrissur to Bhowali

2761 km · ~61h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thrissur

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

  2. Thrissur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~920 km

    ~20h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 920)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~920 km

    ~20h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1841)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Bhowali

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~920 km

    ~20h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  7. 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: Thrissur to Bhowali

Nearest railway stations: Punkunnam for Thrissur, Kathgodam for Bhowali.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 56h 51m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
01:49 PMIrinjalakuda
45h 39m327 stops
11:28 AM+2dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 4h 45m wait

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15035 · Sampark Kranti
04:13 PMSahibabad
6h 27m35 stops
10:40 PMKathgodam

1 change · 63h 21m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
01:49 PMIrinjalakuda
45h 39m327 stops
11:28 AM+2dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 11h 38m wait

Ranikhet Express#15013 · Express
11:06 PMSahibabad
6h 4m35 stops
05:10 AM+1dKathgodam

1 change · 65h 21m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
01:49 PMIrinjalakuda
49h 31m357 stops
03:20 PM+2dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 9h 35m wait

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express
12:55 AMLaksar Jn
6h 15m31 stops
07:10 AMKathgodam

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

Thrissur to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thrissur to Bhowali is about 2761 km by road, roughly 55.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2761 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,470 · Sedan ₹35,990 · SUV ₹47,090 · Innova / MUV ₹52,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,040 · AC Seater ₹4,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,420 · AC Sleeper ₹6,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,690 · Economy ₹2,790 · Third AC ₹3,900 · Second AC ₹5,550 · First AC ₹7,760

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

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