Kota to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan 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: Kota to Balasore
1562 km · ~33h 54m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kota
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.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 781Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 931Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1081Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1172Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1322Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1472Look 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: Kota to Balasore
1562 km · ~34h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kota
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kota. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kota → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km
~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Change buses at a major city (around km 781)
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 → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km
~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- 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: Kota to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 25h 29m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 58m wait
1 change · 25h 30m in total
Change trains at Hirangaon — about 45m wait
1 change · 26h 53m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 2h 43m 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
Kota to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kota to Balasore is about 1562 km by road, roughly 31.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1562 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,280 · Sedan ₹20,410 · SUV ₹26,700 · Innova / MUV ₹29,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,720 · AC Seater ₹2,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,500 · AC Sleeper ₹3,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,590 · Third AC ₹2,220 · Second AC ₹3,150 · First AC ₹4,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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