Katra to Cuttack
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Cuttack, 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 Cuttack
2280 km · ~49h 36m · About 46h 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.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 380Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 530Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 680Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 760Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 910Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1060Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1140Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1290Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1440Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1520Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1670Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1820Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1900Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2050Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2200Look 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 Cuttack
2280 km · ~50h 39m · 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) · ~760 km
~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 760)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km
~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1520)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Cuttack
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km
~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- 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: Katra to Cuttack
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Barang for Cuttack.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 40h in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 50m wait
1 change · 44h 45m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 11h 10m wait
1 change · 45h 2m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 1h 5m 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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Cuttack is about 2280 km by road, roughly 45.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2280 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,180 · Sedan ₹29,740 · SUV ₹38,910 · Innova / MUV ₹43,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,460
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,510 · AC Seater ₹4,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,650 · AC Sleeper ₹5,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,430
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,400 · Economy ₹2,310 · Third AC ₹3,220 · Second AC ₹4,590 · First AC ₹6,410
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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