Ara to Cuttack
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Cuttack, 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 Cuttack
743 km · ~16h 12m · About 15h 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 372Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 522Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 672Look 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 Cuttack
743 km · ~16h 31m · 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 → Cuttack
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~743 km
~16h 31m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Arrive in Cuttack
Cuttack, 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 Cuttack
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Barang for Cuttack.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 15h 17m in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 16h 41m in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 2h 5m wait
1 change · 17h 31m in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 2h 53m 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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Cuttack is about 743 km by road, roughly 14.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 743 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,270 · Sedan ₹9,760 · SUV ₹12,780 · Innova / MUV ₹14,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,650
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹820 · AC Seater ₹1,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,190 · AC Sleeper ₹1,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,130
- Train: Sleeper ₹480 · Economy ₹770 · Third AC ₹1,070 · Second AC ₹1,520 · First AC ₹2,110
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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