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Katihar to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Cuttack, Odisha.

763 kmDistance
15.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8490
Sedan₹10020
SUV₹13120
Innova / MUV₹14700
Tempo Traveller₹17090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹840
AC Seater₹1370
Non-AC Sleeper₹1220
AC Sleeper₹1750
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2190
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Train
Sleeper₹490
Economy₹790
Third AC₹1100
Second AC₹1560
First AC₹2170
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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: Katihar to Cuttack

763 km · ~16h 36m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katihar

    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. 82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 382

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 532

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 682

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

  7. 82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, 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: Katihar to Cuttack

763 km · ~16h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Katihar → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~763 km

    ~16h 57m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  3. 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: Katihar to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Barang for Cuttack.

Direct trains

MUZAFFARPUR - YESVANTPUR Weekly Exp#15228 · Express
02:05 PMKatihar Jn
15h 45m185 stops
05:50 AM+1dCuttack

Other options with a change

1 change · 15h 53m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
03:47 PMMeenapur
6m2 stops
03:53 PMKumedpur

Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 27m wait

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
05:20 PMKumedpur
14h 20m175 stops
07:40 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 15h 53m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
03:47 PMMeenapur
6m2 stops
03:53 PMKumedpur

Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 27m wait

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
05:20 PMKumedpur
14h 20m175 stops
07:40 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 15h 53m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
03:47 PMMeenapur
6m2 stops
03:53 PMKumedpur

Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 26m wait

DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp#15902 · Express
05:19 PMKumedpur
14h 21m175 stops
07:40 AM+1dMancheswar

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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katihar to Cuttack is about 763 km by road, roughly 15.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 763 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,490 · Sedan ₹10,020 · SUV ₹13,120 · Innova / MUV ₹14,700 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,090
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹840 · AC Seater ₹1,370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,220 · AC Sleeper ₹1,750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,190
  • Train: Sleeper ₹490 · Economy ₹790 · Third AC ₹1,100 · Second AC ₹1,560 · First AC ₹2,170

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

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