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Katra to Balasore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Balasore, Odisha.

2263 kmDistance
45.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24990
Sedan₹29520
SUV₹38620
Innova / MUV₹43200
Tempo Traveller₹50090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2490
AC Seater₹4070
Non-AC Sleeper₹3620
AC Sleeper₹5200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6390
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Train
Sleeper₹1390
Economy₹2290
Third AC₹3200
Second AC₹4560
First AC₹6370
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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: Katra to Balasore

2263 km · ~49h 16m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katra

    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. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 377

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 527

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 677

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

  7. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 754

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 904

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1054

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

  10. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1132

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1282

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1432

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

  13. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1509

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1659

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1809

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

  16. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1886

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2036

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2186

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

  19. 77 km · 1h 33m 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: Katra to Balasore

2263 km · ~50h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Katra → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~754 km

    ~16h 45m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~754 km

    ~16h 45m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. 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.

  6. change point 2 → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~754 km

    ~16h 45m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  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: 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

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
11h 5m92 stops
06:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 50m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
01:00 PMNew Delhi
19h 48m208 stops
08:48 AM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 41h 25m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
11h 5m92 stops
06:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 11h 10m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
05:20 PMNew Delhi
19h 10m208 stops
12:30 PM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 43h 13m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
11h 5m92 stops
06:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 11h 10m wait

NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro)#22824 · Rajdhani
05:20 PMNew Delhi
20h 58m253 stops
02:18 PM+1dNilgiri 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

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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