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Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh

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

1764 kmDistance
35.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19500
Sedan₹23030
SUV₹30140
Innova / MUV₹33720
Tempo Traveller₹39110
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1940
AC Seater₹3180
Non-AC Sleeper₹2820
AC Sleeper₹4060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4990
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Train
Sleeper₹1090
Economy₹1790
Third AC₹2500
Second AC₹3560
First AC₹4970
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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: Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh

1764 km · ~37h 57m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Visakhapatnam

    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. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 441

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 591

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 741

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

  7. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 882

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1032

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1182

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

  10. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1323

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1473

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1623

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

  13. 141 km · 2h 49m 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: Visakhapatnam to Pithoragarh

1764 km · ~39h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Visakhapatnam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~882 km

    ~19h 36m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → Pithoragarh

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~882 km

    ~19h 36m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  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: 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

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12246 · Duronto
03:01 AMAnakapalle
12h 59m164 stops
04:00 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 5h 45m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
09:45 PMHowrah Jn
35h 45m234 stops
09:30 AM+2dKathgodam

1 change · 58h 13m in total

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
11:17 PMAnakapalle
17h 55m174 stops
05:12 PM+1dDurgapur

Change trains at Durgapur — about 7h 23m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
12:35 AMDurgapur
32h 55m193 stops
09:30 AM+1dKathgodam

1 change · 58h 50m in total

Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express#12753 · Superfast
10:40 PMAnakapalle
18h 32m152 stops
05:12 PM+1dDurgapur

Change trains at Durgapur — about 7h 23m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express
12:35 AMDurgapur
32h 55m193 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

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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