Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Pithoragarh, 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: Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh
1764 km · ~37h 57m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Visakhapatnam
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.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 882Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1032Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1182Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1323Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1473Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1623Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PithoragarhPithoragarh, 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: Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh
1764 km · ~39h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Visakhapatnam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Visakhapatnam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Visakhapatnam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~882 km
~19h 36m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 882)
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.
- change point 1 → Pithoragarh
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~882 km
~19h 36m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- 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: Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh
Nearest railway stations: Marripalem for Visakhapatnam, Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 54h 29m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 5h 45m wait
1 change · 58h 13m in total
Change trains at Durgapur — about 7h 23m wait
1 change · 58h 50m in total
Change trains at Durgapur — about 7h 23m 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
Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh is about 1764 km by road, roughly 35.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1764 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,500 · Sedan ₹23,030 · SUV ₹30,140 · Innova / MUV ₹33,720 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,110
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,940 · AC Seater ₹3,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,820 · AC Sleeper ₹4,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,990
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,090 · Economy ₹1,790 · Third AC ₹2,500 · Second AC ₹3,560 · First AC ₹4,970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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