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Wayanad to Bhowali

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

2611 kmDistance
52.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28820
Sedan₹34040
SUV₹44540
Innova / MUV₹49810
Tempo Traveller₹57740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2870
AC Seater₹4700
Non-AC Sleeper₹4180
AC Sleeper₹6010
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7360
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Train
Sleeper₹1600
Economy₹2640
Third AC₹3690
Second AC₹5250
First AC₹7340
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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: Wayanad to Bhowali

2611 km · ~56h 13m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Wayanad

    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. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 435

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 585

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 735

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

  7. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 870

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1020

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1170

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

  10. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1306

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1456

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1606

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

  13. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1741

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1891

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2041

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

  16. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2176

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2326

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2476

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

  19. 135 km · 2h 42m 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: Wayanad to Bhowali

2611 km · ~58h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Wayanad

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

  2. Wayanad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~870 km

    ~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 870)

    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) · ~870 km

    ~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1741)

    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) · ~870 km

    ~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  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: Wayanad to Bhowali

Nearest railway stations: Chemancheri (about 46 km away) for Wayanad, Kathgodam for Bhowali.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 53h 46m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
04:54 PMWest Hill
42h 34m300 stops
11:28 AM+2dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 4h 45m wait

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15035 · Sampark Kranti
04:13 PMSahibabad
6h 27m35 stops
10:40 PMKathgodam

1 change · 60h 16m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
04:54 PMWest Hill
42h 34m300 stops
11:28 AM+2dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 11h 38m wait

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

1 change · 62h 16m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
04:54 PMWest Hill
46h 26m330 stops
03:20 PM+2dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 9h 35m wait

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express
12:55 AMLaksar Jn
6h 15m31 stops
07:10 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

Wayanad to Bhowali: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Wayanad to Bhowali is about 2611 km by road, roughly 52.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2611 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,820 · Sedan ₹34,040 · SUV ₹44,540 · Innova / MUV ₹49,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,870 · AC Seater ₹4,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,180 · AC Sleeper ₹6,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,360
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,640 · Third AC ₹3,690 · Second AC ₹5,250 · First AC ₹7,340

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

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