Katihar to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar 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: Katihar to Balasore
591 km · ~12h 29m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
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.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 296Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 446Look 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: Katihar to Balasore
591 km · ~13h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~591 km
~13h 8m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- 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: Katihar to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Balasore for Balasore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 12h 49m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 26m wait
1 change · 12h 49m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 12h 50m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 27m wait
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
Katihar to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Balasore is about 591 km by road, roughly 11.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 591 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,600 · Sedan ₹7,780 · SUV ₹10,200 · Innova / MUV ₹11,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,300
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹650 · AC Seater ₹1,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹950 · AC Sleeper ₹1,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,700
- Train: Sleeper ₹380 · Economy ₹620 · Third AC ₹860 · Second AC ₹1,210 · First AC ₹1,680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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