Cuttack to Basti
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuttack, Odisha to Basti, Uttar Pradesh.
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: Cuttack to Basti
1008 km · ~21h 10m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuttack
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.
186 km · 3h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 336Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 486Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
186 km · 3h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 672Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 822Look 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: Cuttack to Basti
1008 km · ~22h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Cuttack
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cuttack. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Cuttack → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~504 km
~11h 12m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 504)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Basti. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Basti
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~504 km
~11h 12m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
- Arrive in Basti
Basti, Uttar Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Cuttack to Basti
Nearest railway stations: Katha Jori for Cuttack, Basti for Basti.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 23h 39m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 45m wait
1 change · 24h 31m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 2h 35m wait
1 change · 26h 52m in total
Change trains at Barauni Jn — about 40m 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
Cuttack to Basti: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cuttack to Basti is about 1008 km by road, roughly 20.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1008 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,190 · Sedan ₹13,200 · SUV ₹17,290 · Innova / MUV ₹19,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,480
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,110 · AC Seater ₹1,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,610 · AC Sleeper ₹2,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹630 · Economy ₹1,040 · Third AC ₹1,440 · Second AC ₹2,050 · First AC ₹2,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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