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Almora to Balasore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Balasore, Odisha.

1505 kmDistance
30.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16660
Sedan₹19670
SUV₹25740
Innova / MUV₹28800
Tempo Traveller₹33410
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1660
AC Seater₹2710
Non-AC Sleeper₹2410
AC Sleeper₹3460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4260
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Train
Sleeper₹930
Economy₹1540
Third AC₹2140
Second AC₹3040
First AC₹4240
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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: Almora to Balasore

1505 km · ~32h 46m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Almora

    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. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 376

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 526

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 676

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

  7. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 753

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 903

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1053

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

  10. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1129

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1279

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1429

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

  13. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Balasore

    Balasore, Odisha

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: Almora to Balasore

1505 km · ~33h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Almora

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

  2. Almora → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km

    ~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 753)

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

  4. change point 1 → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km

    ~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. Arrive in Balasore

    Balasore, Odisha

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Almora to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Balasore for Balasore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 27h 40m in total

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
6h 7m34 stops
02:57 PMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
05:36 PMGhaziabad
18h 54m201 stops
12:30 PM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 29h 28m in total

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
6h 7m34 stops
02:57 PMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait

NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro)#22824 · Rajdhani
05:36 PMGhaziabad
20h 42m244 stops
02:18 PM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 34h 38m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
6h 25m34 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 46m wait

New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express#12816 · Superfast
06:51 AMGhaziabad
24h 27m206 stops
07:18 AM+1dNilgiri Road

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

Almora to Balasore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Almora to Balasore is about 1505 km by road, roughly 30.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1505 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,660 · Sedan ₹19,670 · SUV ₹25,740 · Innova / MUV ₹28,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,410
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,660 · AC Seater ₹2,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,410 · AC Sleeper ₹3,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹930 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,140 · Second AC ₹3,040 · First AC ₹4,240

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

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