Ara to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar 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: Ara to Balasore
659 km · ~13h 51m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
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.
180 km · 3h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 330Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 480Look 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: Ara to Balasore
659 km · ~14h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~659 km
~14h 39m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,900
- 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: Ara to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 13h in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 14h 20m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 10m wait
1 change · 14h 24m in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 2h 5m 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
Ara to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Balasore is about 659 km by road, roughly 13.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 659 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,350 · Sedan ₹8,670 · SUV ₹11,350 · Innova / MUV ₹12,720 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,800
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹720 · AC Seater ₹1,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,050 · AC Sleeper ₹1,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,900
- Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹690 · Third AC ₹950 · Second AC ₹1,350 · First AC ₹1,880
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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