Chamba to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh 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: Chamba to Balasore
2116 km · ~45h 39m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chamba
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 846Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 996Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1146Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1270Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1420Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1693Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1843Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1993Look 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: Chamba to Balasore
2116 km · ~47h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chamba
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chamba. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chamba → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~705 km
~15h 40m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,020
- Change buses at a major city (around km 705)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Balasore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~705 km
~15h 40m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,020
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1411)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Balasore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~705 km
~15h 40m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,020
- 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: Chamba to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Nurpur Road (about 40 km away) for Chamba, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 58h 33m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 16h 50m wait
Change trains at Bhadan — about 6h 56m wait
2 changes · 58h 33m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 16h 50m wait
Change trains at Bhadan — about 6h 56m wait
2 changes · 62h 15m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 16h 50m wait
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 12h 9m 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
Chamba to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chamba to Balasore is about 2116 km by road, roughly 42.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2116 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,380 · Sedan ₹27,610 · SUV ₹36,120 · Innova / MUV ₹40,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,330 · AC Seater ₹3,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · AC Sleeper ₹4,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,970
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,150 · Third AC ₹2,990 · Second AC ₹4,260 · First AC ₹5,950
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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