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Balasore to Maradu

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balasore, Odisha to Maradu, Kerala.

2227 kmDistance
44.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24600
Sedan₹29050
SUV₹38010
Innova / MUV₹42510
Tempo Traveller₹49290
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2450
AC Seater₹4010
Non-AC Sleeper₹3560
AC Sleeper₹5120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6290
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Train
Sleeper₹1370
Economy₹2260
Third AC₹3150
Second AC₹4480
First AC₹6270
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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 Maradu

2227 km · ~47h 52m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Balasore

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 445

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 595

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 745

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

  7. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 891

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1041

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1191

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

  10. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1336

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1486

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1636

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

  13. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1782

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1932

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2082

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

  16. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Maradu

    Maradu, Kerala

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 Maradu

2227 km · ~49h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km

    ~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 742)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km

    ~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1485)

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

  6. change point 2 → Maradu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km

    ~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  7. Arrive in Maradu

    Maradu, Kerala

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 Maradu

Nearest railway stations: Balasore for Balasore, Mulanturutti for Maradu.

Direct trains

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
03:29 AMBalasore
36h 37m315 stops
04:06 PM+1dMulanturutti
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express#16324 · Express
03:29 AMBalasore
36h 48m348 stops
04:17 PM+1dAluva
Patna - Ernakulam Express#16310 · Express
03:29 AMBalasore
36h 48m348 stops
04:17 PM+1dAluva
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
04:27 AMBalasore
36h 40m365 stops
05:07 PM+1dAluva
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
02:19 PMBalasore
36h 38m336 stops
02:57 AM+2dMulanturutti

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 Maradu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Balasore to Maradu is about 2227 km by road, roughly 44.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2227 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,600 · Sedan ₹29,050 · SUV ₹38,010 · Innova / MUV ₹42,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,290
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,450 · AC Seater ₹4,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,560 · AC Sleeper ₹5,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,290
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,260 · Third AC ₹3,150 · Second AC ₹4,480 · First AC ₹6,270

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

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