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Tumakuru to Bhowali

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

2341 kmDistance
46.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25850
Sedan₹30530
SUV₹39950
Innova / MUV₹44680
Tempo Traveller₹51800
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2580
AC Seater₹4210
Non-AC Sleeper₹3750
AC Sleeper₹5380
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6600
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Train
Sleeper₹1430
Economy₹2370
Third AC₹3310
Second AC₹4710
First AC₹6580
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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: Tumakuru to Bhowali

2341 km · ~50h 49m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tumakuru

    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. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 390

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 540

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 690

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

  7. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 780

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 930

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1080

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

  10. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1171

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1321

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1471

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

  13. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1561

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1711

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1861

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

  16. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1951

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2101

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2251

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

  19. 90 km · 1h 48m 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: Tumakuru to Bhowali

2341 km · ~52h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Tumakuru

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

  2. Tumakuru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~780 km

    ~17h 20m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 780)

    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) · ~780 km

    ~17h 20m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1561)

    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) · ~780 km

    ~17h 20m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  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: Tumakuru to Bhowali

Nearest railway stations: Tumkur for Tumakuru, Kathgodam for Bhowali.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 63h 46m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
01:24 PMMuddalingahalli
40h 59m280 stops
06:23 AM+2dAgra Cantt

Change trains at Agra Cantt — about 1h 39m wait

Agra Delhi Passenger#51901 · Passenger
08:02 AMAgra Cantt
7h 43m30 stops
03:45 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 6h 55m wait

Ranikhet Express#15013 · Express
10:40 PMOld Delhi
6h 30m38 stops
05:10 AM+1dKathgodam

2 changes · 65h 46m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
01:24 PMMuddalingahalli
35h 34m239 stops
12:58 AM+2dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 3h 27m wait

Utkal Express#18477 · Express
04:25 AMBina Jn
15h 40m101 stops
08:05 PMAithal

Change trains at Aithal — about 4h 37m wait

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express
12:42 AMAithal
6h 28m32 stops
07:10 AMKathgodam

2 changes · 68h 6m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
01:24 PMMuddalingahalli
39h 8m267 stops
04:32 AM+2dGwalior Jn

Change trains at Gwalior Jn — about 7h 13m wait

Gwalior Barauni Mail#11124 · Mail
11:45 AMGwalior Jn
8h 59m48 stops
08:44 PMMalhour

Change trains at Malhour — about 1h 52m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
10:36 PMMalhour
10h 54m58 stops
09:30 AM+1dKathgodam

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

Tumakuru to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tumakuru to Bhowali is about 2341 km by road, roughly 46.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2341 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,850 · Sedan ₹30,530 · SUV ₹39,950 · Innova / MUV ₹44,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,800
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,580 · AC Seater ₹4,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,750 · AC Sleeper ₹5,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,370 · Third AC ₹3,310 · Second AC ₹4,710 · First AC ₹6,580

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

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