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Vijayawada to Pithoragarh

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

1891 kmDistance
37.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20900
Sedan₹24680
SUV₹32300
Innova / MUV₹36130
Tempo Traveller₹41900
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2080
AC Seater₹3400
Non-AC Sleeper₹3030
AC Sleeper₹4350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5340
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Train
Sleeper₹1160
Economy₹1920
Third AC₹2680
Second AC₹3810
First AC₹5320
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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: Vijayawada to Pithoragarh

1891 km · ~41h 9m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vijayawada

    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. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 378

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 528

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 678

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

  7. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 756

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 906

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1056

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

  10. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1135

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1285

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1435

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

  13. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1513

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1663

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1813

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

  16. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pithoragarh

    Pithoragarh, 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: Vijayawada to Pithoragarh

1891 km · ~42h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vijayawada

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

  2. Vijayawada → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~946 km

    ~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 946)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pithoragarh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Pithoragarh

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~946 km

    ~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  5. Arrive in Pithoragarh

    Pithoragarh, 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: Vijayawada to Pithoragarh

Nearest railway stations: Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada, Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 49m in total

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
04:21 PMDuggirala
29h 21m207 stops
09:42 PM+1dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 1h 24m wait

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

1 change · 36h 52m in total

Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
04:18 PMDuggirala
29h 23m207 stops
09:41 PM+1dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 1h 25m wait

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

1 change · 43h 13m in total

Chennai Lucknow Express#16093 · Express
02:17 PMKrishna Canal
30h 18m185 stops
08:35 PM+1dLucknow Jn

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 3h 50m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
12:25 AMLucknow Jn
9h 5m52 stops
09:30 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

Vijayawada to Pithoragarh: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vijayawada to Pithoragarh is about 1891 km by road, roughly 37.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1891 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,900 · Sedan ₹24,680 · SUV ₹32,300 · Innova / MUV ₹36,130 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,900
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,080 · AC Seater ₹3,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,030 · AC Sleeper ₹4,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,340
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,160 · Economy ₹1,920 · Third AC ₹2,680 · Second AC ₹3,810 · First AC ₹5,320

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

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