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Kottayam to Balasore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kottayam, Kerala to Balasore, Odisha.

2247 kmDistance

44.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹24820

Sedan₹29310

SUV₹38350

Innova / MUV₹42890

Tempo Traveller₹49730

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2470

AC Seater₹4040

Non-AC Sleeper₹3600

AC Sleeper₹5170

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6340

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Train

Sleeper₹1380

Economy₹2280

Third AC₹3180

Second AC₹4520

First AC₹6320

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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.

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By Car: Kottayam to Balasore

2247 km · ~48h 16m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Kottayam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 449
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 599
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 749
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 899
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1049
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1199
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1348
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1498
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1648
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1798
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1948
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2098
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Balasore
Balasore, Odisha
Hotels in Balasore

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: Kottayam to Balasore

2247 km · ~49h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kottayam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kottayam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kottayam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km
~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150
Search buses Kottayam to Balasore
Change buses at a major city (around km 749)
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) · ~749 km
~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150
Search buses Kottayam to Balasore
Change buses at a major city (around km 1498)
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) · ~749 km
~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150
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Arrive in Balasore
Balasore, Odisha
Hotels in Balasore

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kottayam to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Balasore for Balasore.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast

03:45 PMKottayam

38h 37m380 stops

06:22 AM^+2dBalasore

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast

07:10 PMKottayam

38h 40m323 stops

09:50 AM^+2dBalasore

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express

08:05 PMKottayam

38h 48m344 stops

10:53 AM^+2dBalasore

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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