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Ara to Biju Patnaik Airport

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha.

783 kmDistance
15.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8710
Sedan₹10280
SUV₹13460
Innova / MUV₹15080
Tempo Traveller₹17530
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹860
AC Seater₹1410
Non-AC Sleeper₹1250
AC Sleeper₹1800
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2240
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Train
Sleeper₹500
Economy₹810
Third AC₹1130
Second AC₹1600
First AC₹2220
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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: Ara to Biju Patnaik Airport

783 km · ~17h · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ara

    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. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 392

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 542

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 692

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

  7. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport

    Biju Patnaik Airport, 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: Ara to Biju Patnaik Airport

783 km · ~17h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Ara → Biju Patnaik Airport

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~783 km

    ~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  3. Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport

    Biju Patnaik Airport, 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 Biju Patnaik Airport

Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Bhubaneswar for Biju Patnaik Airport.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 15h 17m in total

Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12309 · Rajdhani
07:48 PMBihta
2h 40m26 stops
10:28 PMMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 44m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
11:12 PMMughal Sarai Jn
11h 53m135 stops
11:05 AM+1dBhubaneswar

1 change · 16h 27m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
03:53 AMBihiya
8h 47m104 stops
12:40 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 55m wait

Howrah-Bhubaneswar Jan Shatabdi Express#12073 · Jan Shatabdi
01:35 PMHowrah Jn
6h 45m88 stops
08:20 PMBhubaneswar

1 change · 16h 41m in total

Sampoorna Kranti Express#12393 · Superfast
06:24 PMBihta
2h 43m26 stops
09:07 PMMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 2h 5m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
11:12 PMMughal Sarai Jn
11h 53m135 stops
11:05 AM+1dBhubaneswar

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 Biju Patnaik Airport: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ara to Biju Patnaik Airport is about 783 km by road, roughly 15.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 783 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,710 · Sedan ₹10,280 · SUV ₹13,460 · Innova / MUV ₹15,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,530
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹860 · AC Seater ₹1,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · AC Sleeper ₹1,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,240
  • Train: Sleeper ₹500 · Economy ₹810 · Third AC ₹1,130 · Second AC ₹1,600 · First AC ₹2,220

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

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