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Howrah to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal to Cuttack, Odisha.

448 kmDistance
9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5030
Sedan₹5920
SUV₹7770
Innova / MUV₹8710
Tempo Traveller₹10160
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹490
AC Seater₹810
Non-AC Sleeper₹720
AC Sleeper₹1030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1300
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Train
Sleeper₹300
Economy₹480
Third AC₹660
Second AC₹930
First AC₹1280
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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: Howrah to Cuttack

448 km · ~9h 38m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Howrah

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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: Howrah to Cuttack

448 km · ~9h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Howrah

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Howrah → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~448 km

    ~9h 57m|Tentative fare ₹490–₹1,300

  3. Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, 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: Howrah to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Barang for Cuttack.

Direct trains

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
01:14 AMMaurigram
5h 34m79 stops
06:48 AMCuttack
GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express#12510 · Superfast
01:14 AMMaurigram
5h 34m79 stops
06:48 AMCuttack
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
01:14 AMMaurigram
5h 34m79 stops
06:48 AMCuttack
DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp#15902 · Express
01:14 AMMaurigram
5h 34m79 stops
06:48 AMCuttack
Howrah - Secunderabad Falaknuma SF Express#12703 · Superfast
07:34 AMMaurigram
5h 31m76 stops
01:05 PMCuttack

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

Howrah to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Howrah to Cuttack is about 448 km by road, roughly 9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 448 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,030 · Sedan ₹5,920 · SUV ₹7,770 · Innova / MUV ₹8,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,160
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹490 · AC Seater ₹810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹720 · AC Sleeper ₹1,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹480 · Third AC ₹660 · Second AC ₹930 · First AC ₹1,280

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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