Bhagalpur to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhagalpur, Bihar to Balasore, Odisha.
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: Bhagalpur to Balasore
542 km · ~11h 30m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhagalpur
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.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 271Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 421Look 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: Bhagalpur to Balasore
542 km · ~12h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bhagalpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhagalpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhagalpur → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~542 km
~12h 3m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,570
- Arrive in Balasore
Balasore, Odisha
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhagalpur to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Bhagalpur for Bhagalpur, Balasore for Balasore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 13h 6m in total
Change trains at Pakur — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 13h 6m in total
Change trains at Pakur — about 1h 19m wait
1 change · 13h 7m in total
Change trains at Pakur — about 1h 19m 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
Bhagalpur to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bhagalpur to Balasore is about 542 km by road, roughly 10.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 542 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,060 · Sedan ₹7,150 · SUV ₹9,360 · Innova / MUV ₹10,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,220
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹600 · AC Seater ₹980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹870 · AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,110 · First AC ₹1,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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