Katra to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir 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: Katra to Balasore
2263 km · ~49h 16m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
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.
77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 377Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 527Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 677Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 754Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 904Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1054Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1132Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1282Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1432Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1509Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1659Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1809Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1886Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2036Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2186Look 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: Katra to Balasore
2263 km · ~50h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~754 km
~16h 45m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 754)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~754 km
~16h 45m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1509)
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 2 → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~754 km
~16h 45m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- 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: Katra to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 37h 43m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 50m wait
1 change · 41h 25m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 11h 10m wait
1 change · 43h 13m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 11h 10m 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
Katra to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Balasore is about 2263 km by road, roughly 45.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2263 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,990 · Sedan ₹29,520 · SUV ₹38,620 · Innova / MUV ₹43,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,090
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,490 · AC Seater ₹4,070 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,620 · AC Sleeper ₹5,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,390
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,290 · Third AC ₹3,200 · Second AC ₹4,560 · First AC ₹6,370
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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