Balasore to Chikhaldara
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Balasore, Odisha to Chikhaldara, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1299 km
Approx Duration: 28.9 hrs
Route overview
Balasore to Chikhaldara is about 1299 km by road, roughly 28.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Balasore to Chikhaldara
About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Balasore. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 433. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 583. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 733. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 866. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1016. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1166. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Chikhaldara
By bus: Balasore to Chikhaldara
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Balasore. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Balasore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Balasore → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~650 km Takes about 14h 27m. Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,870.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 650). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chikhaldara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chikhaldara. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~650 km Takes about 14h 27m. Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,870.
- Arrive in Chikhaldara
By train: Balasore to Chikhaldara
The nearest railway stations are Balasore for Balasore and Akot (about 49 km away) for Chikhaldara. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 41h 45m in total: Falaknuma Express (12704) 01:43 PM Nilgiri Road to 05:01 PM Santragachi Jn, then K SANTRAGANCHI - PORBANDAR Kavi Guru SF Exp (12950) 09:25 PM Santragachi Jn to 09:42 PM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 07:28 AM Akot — change at Santragachi Jn (about 4h 24m wait) and Akola Jn (about 8h 18m wait)
- With two changes, 42h 49m in total: YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp (12246) 12:39 PM Nilgiri Road to 04:00 PM Howrah Jn, then HOWRAH - MUMBAI LTT Janeswari Super Deluxe Exp (12102) 10:55 PM Howrah Jn to 08:15 PM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 07:28 AM Akot — change at Howrah Jn (about 6h 55m wait) and Akola Jn (about 9h 45m wait)
- With two changes, 42h 49m in total: YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp (12246) 12:39 PM Nilgiri Road to 04:00 PM Howrah Jn, then HOWRAH - PUNE Azad Hind SF Exp (12130) 09:55 PM Howrah Jn to 07:23 PM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 07:28 AM Akot — change at Howrah Jn (about 5h 55m wait) and Akola Jn (about 10h 37m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1299 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,390 · Sedan ₹16,990 · SUV ₹22,230 · Innova / MUV ₹24,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,880
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,430 · AC Seater ₹2,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,080 · AC Sleeper ₹2,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,690
- Train: Sleeper ₹810 · Economy ₹1,330 · Third AC ₹1,850 · Second AC ₹2,630 · First AC ₹3,670
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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