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Katra to Cuttack

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

2280 kmDistance
45.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹78,656
Ertiga₹1,00,202
Innova₹1,04,512
Innova Crysta₹1,28,758
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,77,768

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,510
AC Seater₹4,100
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,650
AC Sleeper₹5,240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,430
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Train
Sleeper₹1,400
Economy₹2,310
Third AC₹3,220
Second AC₹4,590
First AC₹6,410
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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 Cuttack

2280 km · ~49h 36m · About 46h 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. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 380

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 530

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 680

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

  7. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 760

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 910

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1060

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

  10. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1140

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1290

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1440

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

  13. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1520

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1670

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1820

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

  16. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1900

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2050

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2200

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

  19. 80 km · 1h 36m 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: Katra to Cuttack

2280 km · ~50h 39m · 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) · ~760 km

    ~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km

    ~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  5. 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.

  6. change point 2 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km

    ~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  7. 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

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
22h 5m242 stops
11:05 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 44h 45m 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
22h 30m242 stops
03:50 PM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 45h 2m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
5h36 stops
12:05 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 1h 5m wait

AMRITSAR - VISAKHAPATNAM Hirakud Exp#18508 · Express
01:10 AMJalandhar Cant
38h 57m274 stops
04:07 PM+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.

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: Swift Dzire ₹78,656 · Ertiga ₹1,00,202 · Innova ₹1,04,512 · Innova Crysta ₹1,28,758 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,77,768
  • 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.

Want the full Cuttack guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Cuttack.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Katra to Cuttack. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hoshiarpur245 km from Katra

    Punjab

  2. Kasauli400 km from Katra

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. Nahan465 km from Katra

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. Hastinapur680 km from Katra

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Farrukhabad1005 km from Katra

    Uttar Pradesh

  6. Singrauli1625 km from Katra

    Madhya Pradesh

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Things to Do in Cuttack

Barabati Stadium

A multipurpose stadium used for cricket, football and hockey. It is a regular venue for international cricket and is the home ground of Odisha cricket team.

Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium

Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium is worth a visit while in Cuttack.

Barabati Fort

A 13th-century fort built by the Eastern Ganga emperor Anangabhimadeva III (1211-1238). Later, the Gajapatis, the Chalukyas, the Bengal Sultans, the Mughals and the…

Museum of Justice

A law museum hosted in a colonial-era bungalow, which was once the residence of the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. It is not just a repository of antiques,…

Netaji Birth Place Museum

Janakinath Bhavan, the birthplace of Indian independence activist Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is converted into a museum and is named the Netaji Birth Place Museum. A…

Odisha State Maritime Museum

The museum came up in 2013 and is housed in the former complex of the River Boat Construction and Repair Workshop.

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Suggested Cuttack Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Cuttack

  • Travel from Katra to Cuttack (about 45.6 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Dhabaleswar Temple

Day 2Explore Cuttack

  • Visit Barabati fort
  • Visit Museum of Justice

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Odisha State Maritime Museum
  • Head back to Katra
Suggested from Cuttack's top sights.

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