Home › Routes › Kullu to Cuttack

Kullu to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh to Cuttack, Odisha.

1998 kmDistance
40 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22080
Sedan₹26070
SUV₹34120
Innova / MUV₹38160
Tempo Traveller₹44260
View route plan
Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2200
AC Seater₹3600
Non-AC Sleeper₹3200
AC Sleeper₹4600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5640
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹1230
Economy₹2030
Third AC₹2830
Second AC₹4030
First AC₹5620
View route plan

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: Kullu to Cuttack

1998 km · ~43h 18m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kullu

    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. 100 km · 2h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 400

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 550

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 700

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

  7. 100 km · 2h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 799

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 949

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1099

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

  10. 100 km · 2h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1199

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1349

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1499

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

  13. 100 km · 2h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1598

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1748

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1898

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

  16. 100 km · 2h 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: Kullu to Cuttack

1998 km · ~44h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kullu

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kullu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kullu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~999 km

    ~22h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,850

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 999)

    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 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~999 km

    ~22h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,850

  5. 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: Kullu to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu, Barang for Cuttack.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 49h 57m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
3h 10m28 stops
01:40 AM+1dLudhiana Jn

Change trains at Ludhiana Jn — about 45m wait

AMRITSAR - VISAKHAPATNAM Hirakud Exp#18508 · Express
02:25 AMLudhiana Jn
37h 42m265 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.

Transport Options

Kullu to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kullu to Cuttack is about 1998 km by road, roughly 40 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1998 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,080 · Sedan ₹26,070 · SUV ₹34,120 · Innova / MUV ₹38,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,200 · AC Seater ₹3,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,200 · AC Sleeper ₹4,600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,640
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,030 · Third AC ₹2,830 · Second AC ₹4,030 · First AC ₹5,620

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.

View Cuttack Guide

Other Routes