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Ayodhya to Cuttack

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

1023 kmDistance
20.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹11350
Sedan₹13400
SUV₹17540
Innova / MUV₹19640
Tempo Traveller₹22810
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1130
AC Seater₹1840
Non-AC Sleeper₹1640
AC Sleeper₹2350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2910
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Train
Sleeper₹640
Economy₹1050
Third AC₹1460
Second AC₹2080
First AC₹2890
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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 Cuttack

1023 km · ~21h 28m · 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. 191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 341

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 491

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

  5. 191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 682

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 832

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

  7. 191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, 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 Cuttack

1023 km · ~22h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~512 km

    ~11h 23m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 512)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~512 km

    ~11h 23m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480

  5. 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: Ayodhya to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Barang for Cuttack.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 23h 41m 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
15h 56m137 stops
10:22 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 23h 41m 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
15h 56m137 stops
10:22 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 24h 15m 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
15h 31m153 stops
03:50 PMMancheswar

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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ayodhya to Cuttack is about 1023 km by road, roughly 20.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1023 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,350 · Sedan ₹13,400 · SUV ₹17,540 · Innova / MUV ₹19,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,810
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,130 · AC Seater ₹1,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,640 · AC Sleeper ₹2,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹640 · Economy ₹1,050 · Third AC ₹1,460 · Second AC ₹2,080 · First AC ₹2,890

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

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