Home › Routes › Karwar to Balasore

Karwar to Balasore

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

2004 kmDistance
40.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22140
Sedan₹26150
SUV₹34220
Innova / MUV₹38280
Tempo Traveller₹44390
View route plan
Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2200
AC Seater₹3610
Non-AC Sleeper₹3210
AC Sleeper₹4610
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5660
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹1230
Economy₹2030
Third AC₹2840
Second AC₹4040
First AC₹5640
View route plan

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: Karwar to Balasore

2004 km · ~43h 25m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karwar

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 401

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

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

  7. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 802

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 952

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1102

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

  10. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1202

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1352

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1502

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

  13. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1603

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1753

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1903

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

  16. 101 km · 2h 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: Karwar to Balasore

2004 km · ~44h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Karwar

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

  2. Karwar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km

    ~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 668)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km

    ~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1336)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km

    ~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920

  7. 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: Karwar to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Karwar for Karwar, Balasore for Balasore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 38h 49m in total

TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI LTT Netravati Exp#16346 · Express
04:04 AMHarwada
1h 26m6 stops
05:30 AMMadgaon

Change trains at Madgaon — about 2h 15m wait

VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp#18048 · Express
07:45 AMMadgaon
35h 8m283 stops
06:53 PM+1dN Mayurbhanj Road

1 change · 42h 40m in total

KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
12:13 AMHarwada
1h 7m6 stops
01:20 AMMadgaon

Change trains at Madgaon — about 6h 25m wait

VASCO-DA-GAMA - HOWRAH Amaravati Exp#18048 · Express
07:45 AMMadgaon
35h 8m283 stops
06:53 PM+1dN Mayurbhanj Road

1 change · 50h 7m in total

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
04:39 AMCancona
7h 47m86 stops
12:26 PMVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 6h 47m wait

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
07:13 PMVallathol Nagar
35h 33m352 stops
06:46 AM+2dN Mayurbhanj Road

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

Karwar to Balasore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karwar to Balasore is about 2004 km by road, roughly 40.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2004 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,140 · Sedan ₹26,150 · SUV ₹34,220 · Innova / MUV ₹38,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,390
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,200 · AC Seater ₹3,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,210 · AC Sleeper ₹4,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,660
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,030 · Third AC ₹2,840 · Second AC ₹4,040 · First AC ₹5,640

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

Want the full Balasore guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Balasore.

View Balasore Guide

Other Routes