Balasore to Darbhanga
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balasore, Odisha to Darbhanga, Bihar.
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: Balasore to Darbhanga
690 km · ~14h 28m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Balasore
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.
195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 345Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 495Look 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: Balasore to Darbhanga
690 km · ~15h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Darbhanga
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~690 km
~15h 20m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Arrive in Darbhanga
Darbhanga, Bihar
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Balasore to Darbhanga
Nearest railway stations: Balasore for Balasore, Darbhanga Jn for Darbhanga.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 14h 56m in total
Change trains at Hathidah Jn — about 1h wait
1 change · 16h 1m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 21m wait
1 change · 16h 1m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 21m 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
Balasore to Darbhanga: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Balasore to Darbhanga is about 690 km by road, roughly 13.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 690 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,690 · Sedan ₹9,070 · SUV ₹11,880 · Innova / MUV ₹13,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,480
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹760 · AC Seater ₹1,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,100 · AC Sleeper ₹1,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹720 · Third AC ₹1,000 · Second AC ₹1,410 · First AC ₹1,960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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