Varanasi to Bhowali
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bhowali, 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: Varanasi to Bhowali
736 km · ~16h 3m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Varanasi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 368Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 518Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 668Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Varanasi to Bhowali
736 km · ~16h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Varanasi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Varanasi → Bhowali
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~736 km
~16h 21m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- 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: Varanasi to Bhowali
Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Kathgodam for Bhowali.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 55m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 1h 56m wait
1 change · 12h 55m in total
Change trains at Rampur — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 13h 25m in total
Change trains at Lucknow — about 2h 5m 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
Varanasi to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Varanasi to Bhowali is about 736 km by road, roughly 14.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 736 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,200 · Sedan ₹9,670 · SUV ₹12,660 · Innova / MUV ₹14,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹810 · AC Seater ₹1,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · AC Sleeper ₹1,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,110
- Train: Sleeper ₹470 · Economy ₹770 · Third AC ₹1,060 · Second AC ₹1,500 · First AC ₹2,090
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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