Darbhanga to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darbhanga, 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: Darbhanga to Balasore
687 km · ~14h 24m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Darbhanga
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.
194 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 344Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 494Look 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: Darbhanga to Balasore
687 km · ~15h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Darbhanga
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darbhanga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darbhanga → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km
~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970
- 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: Darbhanga to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Darbhanga Jn for Darbhanga, Balasore for Balasore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 16h 35m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 1h 24m wait
1 change · 16h 59m in total
Change trains at Khantapara — about 1h 21m wait
1 change · 17h 6m in total
Change trains at Bakhrabad — about 2h 17m 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
Darbhanga to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Darbhanga to Balasore is about 687 km by road, roughly 13.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 687 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,660 · Sedan ₹9,030 · SUV ₹11,830 · Innova / MUV ₹13,250 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹760 · AC Seater ₹1,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,100 · AC Sleeper ₹1,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,970
- Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹720 · Third AC ₹990 · Second AC ₹1,400 · First AC ₹1,950
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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