Balasore to Sonepur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balasore, Odisha to Sonepur, 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 Sonepur
640 km · ~13h 28m · About 13h 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.
170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 320Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 470Look 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 Sonepur
640 km · ~14h 13m · 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 → Sonepur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~640 km
~14h 13m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
- Arrive in Sonepur
Sonepur, 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 Sonepur
Nearest railway stations: Balasore for Balasore, Rajendra Nagar Bihar for Sonepur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 11h 35m in total
Change trains at Gomoh Jn — about 2h 17m wait
1 change · 12h 32m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 13h 13m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 15m 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 Sonepur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Balasore to Sonepur is about 640 km by road, roughly 12.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 640 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,140 · Sedan ₹8,420 · SUV ₹11,030 · Innova / MUV ₹12,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,380
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹700 · AC Seater ₹1,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,020 · AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,840
- Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹670 · Third AC ₹930 · Second AC ₹1,310 · First AC ₹1,820
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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