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Balasore to Kolkata

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balasore, Odisha to Kolkata, West Bengal.

247 kmDistance
4.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹270
AC Seater₹440
Non-AC Sleeper₹400
AC Sleeper₹570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹740
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Train
Sleeper₹180
Economy₹280
Third AC₹380
Second AC₹520
First AC₹720
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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: Balasore to Kolkata

247 km · ~5h 16m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Balasore

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Tamluk

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal

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 Kolkata

247 km · ~5h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Balasore → Kolkata

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~247 km

    ~5h 29m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹740

    Usual tea / meal halts: Tamluk (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal

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 Kolkata

Nearest railway stations: Balasore for Balasore, Howrah Jn for Kolkata.

Direct trains

Chennai-Howrah SF Mail#12840 · Superfast
12:18 AMBalasore
3h 8m47 stops
03:26 AMSantragachi Jn
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH SF Exp#12864 · Superfast
02:15 AMBalasore
3h 16m49 stops
05:31 AMSantragachi Jn
Puri-Howrah Express#12896 · Superfast
02:52 AMBalasore
3h 30m47 stops
06:22 AMSantragachi Jn
Howrah Express#12888 · Superfast
02:52 AMBalasore
3h 30m47 stops
06:22 AMSantragachi Jn
Puri-Shalimar weekly superfast express#22836 · Superfast
02:52 AMBalasore
3h 33m47 stops
06:25 AMSantragachi Jn

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.

Balasore to Kolkata: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Balasore to Kolkata is about 247 km by road, roughly 4.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Haldia.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 247 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹400 · AC Sleeper ₹570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹740
  • Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹280 · Third AC ₹380 · Second AC ₹520 · First AC ₹720

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Balasore to Kolkata. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tamluk175 km from Balasore

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Visit Fatima Church

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Visit Wellesley Gol Talab

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Visit St. James' Church

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Visit Osmond Memorial Church

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Suggested Kolkata Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kolkata

  • Travel from Balasore to Kolkata (about 4.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Asutosh Museum of Indian Art

Day 2Explore Kolkata

  • Visit Tiriti Bazaar
  • Visit Fatima Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Wellesley Gol Talab
  • Head back to Balasore
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