Ballari to Bikaner
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ballari, Karnataka to Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Approx Distance: 1924 km
Approx Duration: 42.8 hrs
Route overview
Ballari to Bikaner is about 1924 km by road, roughly 42.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Ballari to Bikaner
About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ballari. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 385. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 535. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 685. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 770. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 920. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1070. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1154. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1304. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1454. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1539. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1689. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1839. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Arrive in Bikaner
By bus: Ballari to Bikaner
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ballari. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ballari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ballari → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~962 km Takes about 21h 23m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 962). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bikaner. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bikaner. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~962 km Takes about 21h 23m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740.
- Arrive in Bikaner
By train: Ballari to Bikaner
The nearest railway stations are Bellary Jn for Ballari and Bikaner Jn for Bikaner. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 47h 29m in total: Garib Nawaz Express (16532) 12:46 AM Virapur to 02:47 PM Dhareshwar, then Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express (19107) 03:28 PM Dhareshwar to 12:15 AM Kanasar — change at Dhareshwar (about 41m wait)
- With one change, 49h 29m in total: Garib Nawaz Express (16532) 12:46 AM Virapur to 07:15 AM Ahmedabad Jn, then AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp (19223) 11:20 AM Ahmedabad Jn to 02:15 AM Kanasar — change at Ahmedabad Jn (about 4h 5m wait)
- With one change, 49h 29m in total: BANGALORE CITY - JODHPUR Exp (16534) 12:46 AM Virapur to 07:15 AM Ahmedabad Jn, then AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp (19223) 11:20 AM Ahmedabad Jn to 02:15 AM Kanasar — change at Ahmedabad Jn (about 4h 5m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1924 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,260 · Sedan ₹25,110 · SUV ₹32,860 · Innova / MUV ₹36,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,630
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,120 · AC Seater ₹3,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,080 · AC Sleeper ₹4,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,440
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,180 · Economy ₹1,950 · Third AC ₹2,720 · Second AC ₹3,880 · First AC ₹5,420
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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