Ambikapur to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Balasore, Odisha.
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: Ambikapur to Balasore
551 km · ~11h 41m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ambikapur
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.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 276Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 426Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Ambikapur to Balasore
551 km · ~12h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ambikapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambikapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ambikapur → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~551 km
~12h 15m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,590
- 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: Ambikapur to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 35h 13m in total
Change trains at Durg — about 5h 45m wait
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 1h 59m wait
2 changes · 35h 13m in total
Change trains at Durg — about 5h 45m wait
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 1h 59m wait
2 changes · 35h 16m in total
Change trains at Durg — about 4h 35m wait
Change trains at Gamharia — about 5h 28m 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
Ambikapur to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ambikapur to Balasore is about 551 km by road, roughly 11 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 551 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,160 · Sedan ₹7,260 · SUV ₹9,520 · Innova / MUV ₹10,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹610 · AC Seater ₹990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹880 · AC Sleeper ₹1,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,590
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹580 · Third AC ₹800 · Second AC ₹1,130 · First AC ₹1,570
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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