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Ayodhya to Balasore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Balasore, Odisha.

987 kmDistance
19.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10960
Sedan₹12930
SUV₹16930
Innova / MUV₹18950
Tempo Traveller₹22010
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1090
AC Seater₹1780
Non-AC Sleeper₹1580
AC Sleeper₹2270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2810
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Train
Sleeper₹620
Economy₹1020
Third AC₹1410
Second AC₹2000
First AC₹2790
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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: Ayodhya to Balasore

987 km · ~20h 44m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ayodhya

    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. 179 km · 3h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 329

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 479

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

  5. 179 km · 3h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 658

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 808

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

  7. 179 km · 3h 35m 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: Ayodhya to Balasore

987 km · ~21h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ayodhya

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

  2. Ayodhya → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~987 km

    ~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810

  3. 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: Ayodhya to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Balasore for Balasore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 20h 37m in total

Doon Express#13010 · Express
10:41 AMSohwal
7h 4m33 stops
05:45 PMGanj Khawaja

Change trains at Ganj Khawaja — about 41m wait

New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express#12816 · Superfast
06:26 PMGanj Khawaja
12h 52m103 stops
07:18 AM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 20h 37m in total

Doon Express#23010 · Express
10:41 AMSohwal
7h 4m33 stops
05:45 PMGanj Khawaja

Change trains at Ganj Khawaja — about 41m wait

New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express#12816 · Superfast
06:26 PMGanj Khawaja
12h 52m103 stops
07:18 AM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 20h 55m in total

FAIZABAD - MUMBAI LTT Saket Exp#11068 · Express
03:35 PMFaizabad Jn
5h22 stops
08:35 PMAllahabad Jn

Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 3h 44m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
12:19 AMAllahabad Jn
12h 11m119 stops
12:30 PMNilgiri 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

Ayodhya to Balasore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ayodhya to Balasore is about 987 km by road, roughly 19.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 987 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,960 · Sedan ₹12,930 · SUV ₹16,930 · Innova / MUV ₹18,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,010
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,090 · AC Seater ₹1,780 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,580 · AC Sleeper ₹2,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹620 · Economy ₹1,020 · Third AC ₹1,410 · Second AC ₹2,000 · First AC ₹2,790

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

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