Balasore to Sundarbans National Park
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balasore, Odisha to Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal.
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 Sundarbans National Park
267 km · ~5h 40m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Balasore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Sagar IslandAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Sundarbans National ParkSundarbans National Park, 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 Sundarbans National Park
267 km · ~5h 56m · 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 → Sundarbans National Park
AC Seater / Volvo · ~267 km
~5h 56m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹800
Usual tea / meal halts: Sagar Island (~170 km)
- Arrive in Sundarbans National Park
Sundarbans National Park, 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 Sundarbans National Park
Nearest railway stations: Balasore for Balasore, Haldia (about 88 km away) for Sundarbans National Park.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 7h 24m in total
Change trains at Basta — about 3h 17m wait
1 change · 7h 30m in total
Change trains at Bakhrabad — about 3h 22m wait
1 change · 7h 35m in total
Change trains at Raghunathbari — about 3h 37m 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 Sundarbans National Park: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Balasore to Sundarbans National Park is about 267 km by road, roughly 5.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 267 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,040 · Sedan ₹3,570 · SUV ₹4,690 · Innova / MUV ₹5,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,170
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹430 · AC Sleeper ₹610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹800
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹560 · First AC ₹780
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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