Key Takeaways
- Distance from Delhi to Bareilly is approximately 250 km, typically a 5-6 hour journey.
- Fares start around Rs.210-260 for Ordinary buses on this route.
- Many travelers use this route as a connection point toward Nainital and other Kumaon hill destinations.
The UPSRTC Delhi to Bareilly bus connects the capital to Bareilly, a Rohilkhand-region hub and a common transit point for NCR residents heading toward the Kumaon hills. This guide covers fare, timings, and connection planning for this route.
Route Overview
- Distance: Approximately 250 km
- Journey time: 5-6 hours depending on Delhi-NCR traffic and stops
- Bus types available: Ordinary and Janrath AC
UPSRTC Delhi to Bareilly Fare
- Ordinary: Approximately Rs.210-260
- Janrath AC: Priced higher for the comfort upgrade
Confirm the exact current fare with the UPSRTC fare calculator.
Timings
This route runs multiple daily departures given consistent demand from both direct Bareilly travelers and hill-route connectors. Check the official BusTime tool for the current schedule.
Using This Route to Reach Nainital and the Kumaon Hills
For NCR residents specifically, Bareilly is a common staging point before continuing toward Nainital, Almora, or other Kumaon hill stations. If this is your plan:
- Check your onward hill-route departure time before booking this leg — hill routes typically run less frequently than plains corridors, making a missed connection more costly in wait time.
- Weekend hill-travel demand is significant — both this Delhi-Bareilly leg and onward hill connections see heavier weekend traffic from Delhi-NCR residents, so book both legs earlier than you would for a weekday trip.
- Consider whether an overnight stop in Bareilly makes more sense than a same-day tight connection, particularly if you’re traveling with family or don’t want a long connected travel day.
How to Book
Open the UPSRTC booking portal.
Set Delhi as origin, Bareilly as destination.
Compare available departures, especially if timing an onward hill connection.
Complete passenger details and payment.
What to Do If No Seats Show Available
- Weekend departures fill fastest given the hill-travel connection demand — book several days ahead for Friday evening or Saturday morning departures specifically.
- Check the reverse route (Bareilly to Delhi) if you have return-trip flexibility that could work around this leg’s availability.
Boarding Points
Delhi departures for this route commonly originate from Anand Vihar ISBT, with Bareilly arrivals routing through the city’s main bus stand — a common transfer point for onward hill travel.
Bareilly’s Own Draw for Direct Travelers
Not every traveler on this route is hill-bound — Bareilly itself is a significant Rohilkhand-region commercial center, known particularly for its furniture manufacturing and trade. Business travelers and residents with direct family or commercial ties to Bareilly represent a steady demand segment distinct from the weekend hill-connector traffic, and this group’s more even weekday distribution is worth knowing if you’re specifically trying to avoid the busiest weekend departures.
NCR Exit Traffic as the Main Journey-Time Variable
As with several other Delhi-origin routes, the first portion of this journey through Delhi-NCR traffic tends to be the least predictable segment, more so than the open highway stretch that follows toward Bareilly. Departures scheduled around typical NCR rush-hour windows should budget extra time accordingly, while off-peak departures generally track closer to the standard estimate.
Choosing Between Bareilly and Other Hill-Route Staging Points
Bareilly isn’t the only staging point Delhi-NCR residents use for Kumaon hill travel — depending on your specific hill destination, other routing options may offer a more direct or faster overall connection. It’s worth comparing your total door-to-door time via Bareilly against alternative staging points before assuming this is automatically the fastest path to your final hill destination.
FAQs: UPSRTC Delhi to Bareilly Bus
How long does the Delhi to Bareilly bus take?
Approximately 5-6 hours for the roughly 250 km distance.
Is Bareilly a good connection point for Nainital?
Yes, it’s commonly used by NCR residents as a staging point toward Kumaon hill destinations — just build in buffer time for the onward connection.
What’s the fare for an Ordinary bus?
Estimated at Rs.210-260; confirm the current figure with the fare calculator.
Is this route busier on weekends?
Yes, given hill-travel demand from Delhi-NCR residents — book earlier for Friday evening or Saturday morning departures.
Where do I board in Delhi?
Anand Vihar ISBT is the common boarding point for this route.
What if my onward hill connection doesn’t align well with this leg?
Consider an overnight stop in Bareilly rather than risking a tight same-day connection, particularly given how much less frequently hill routes run compared to this plains corridor.
If you’re using this route purely to reach the Kumaon hills, plan the onward connection first — the limited frequency of hill routes makes that the tighter constraint compared to this Delhi-Bareilly leg itself.
