Howrah to Cuttack
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal to Cuttack, Odisha.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
- Start from Howrah
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in CuttackCuttack, 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.
- 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.
- Howrah → Cuttack
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~448 km
~9h 57m|Tentative fare ₹490–₹1,300
- 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
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.
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: Swift Dzire ₹15,809 · Ertiga ₹20,061 · Innova ₹20,912 · Innova Crysta ₹25,839 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹35,370
- 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.
Want the full Cuttack guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Cuttack.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Howrah to Cuttack. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Cuttack
Treebo hotels in Bhubaneswar, about 29 km from Cuttack. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
Treebo King'S Court Chandrasekharpur
Bhubaneswar
Treebo Oasis, Laxmisagar
Bhubaneswar
Treebo Lazystay Grand Patia
Bhubaneswar
Treebo The Bollywood
Bhubaneswar
Things to Do in Cuttack
Barabati Stadium
A multipurpose stadium used for cricket, football and hockey. It is a regular venue for international cricket and is the home ground of Odisha cricket team.
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium is worth a visit while in Cuttack.
Barabati Fort
A 13th-century fort built by the Eastern Ganga emperor Anangabhimadeva III (1211-1238). Later, the Gajapatis, the Chalukyas, the Bengal Sultans, the Mughals and the…
Museum of Justice
A law museum hosted in a colonial-era bungalow, which was once the residence of the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. It is not just a repository of antiques,…
Netaji Birth Place Museum
Janakinath Bhavan, the birthplace of Indian independence activist Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is converted into a museum and is named the Netaji Birth Place Museum. A…
Odisha State Maritime Museum
The museum came up in 2013 and is housed in the former complex of the River Boat Construction and Repair Workshop.
Suggested Cuttack Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Cuttack
- Travel from Howrah to Cuttack (about 9 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Dhabaleswar Temple
Day 2Explore Cuttack
- Visit Barabati fort
- Visit Museum of Justice
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Odisha State Maritime Museum
- Head back to Howrah
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Cuttack trip and see the full Howrah → Cuttack → next stop route.
Cuttack → Biju Patnaik Airport
About 40 km by road
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