Imphal to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Imphal, Manipur 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: Imphal to Balasore
1048 km · ~22h 58m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Imphal
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.
49 km · 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 349Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 499Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 649Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
49 km · 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 699Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 849Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 999Look 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: Imphal to Balasore
1048 km · ~23h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Imphal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Imphal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Imphal → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~524 km
~11h 39m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 524)
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 → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~524 km
~11h 39m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,520
- 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: Imphal to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal, Balasore for Balasore.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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
Imphal to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Imphal to Balasore is about 1048 km by road, roughly 21 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1048 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,630 · Sedan ₹13,720 · SUV ₹17,970 · Innova / MUV ₹20,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,360
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,150 · AC Seater ₹1,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,680 · AC Sleeper ₹2,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹660 · Economy ₹1,080 · Third AC ₹1,500 · Second AC ₹2,130 · First AC ₹2,960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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