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Jowai to Balasore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jowai, Meghalaya to Balasore, Odisha.

903 kmDistance
18.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10030
Sedan₹11840
SUV₹15500
Innova / MUV₹17360
Tempo Traveller₹20170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹990
AC Seater₹1630
Non-AC Sleeper₹1440
AC Sleeper₹2080
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2580
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Train
Sleeper₹570
Economy₹930
Third AC₹1290
Second AC₹1840
First AC₹2560
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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: Jowai to Balasore

903 km · ~19h 4m · About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jowai

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  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. 151 km · 3h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 301

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 451

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

  5. 151 km · 3h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 602

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 752

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

  7. 151 km · 3h 1m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Balasore

    Balasore, 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: Jowai to Balasore

903 km · ~20h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Jowai

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

  2. Jowai → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km

    ~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  3. 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: Jowai to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Balasore for Balasore.

Direct trains

DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp#15902 · Express
04:03 AMKamrup Khetri
24h 22m238 stops
04:25 AM+1dBalasore
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
10:45 AMKamrup Khetri
27h 32m233 stops
02:17 PM+1dBalasore
DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
12:47 PMKamrup Khetri
30h 38m226 stops
07:25 PM+1dBalasore

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

Jowai to Balasore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jowai to Balasore is about 903 km by road, roughly 18.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 903 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,030 · Sedan ₹11,840 · SUV ₹15,500 · Innova / MUV ₹17,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,170
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹990 · AC Seater ₹1,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · AC Sleeper ₹2,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,580
  • Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹930 · Third AC ₹1,290 · Second AC ₹1,840 · First AC ₹2,560

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

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