Kumbakonam to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 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: Kumbakonam to Balasore
1847 km · ~40h 16m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kumbakonam
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.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 369Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 519Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 669Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 739Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 889Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1039Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1108Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1258Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1408Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1478Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1628Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1778Look 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: Kumbakonam to Balasore
1847 km · ~41h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kumbakonam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kumbakonam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kumbakonam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- Change buses at a major city (around km 924)
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) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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: Kumbakonam to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 33h 9m in total
Change trains at Marripalem — about 2h 21m wait
1 change · 35h 32m in total
Change trains at Kolatur — about 1h 14m wait
1 change · 35h 44m in total
Change trains at Vishakapatnam — about 4h 30m 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
Kumbakonam to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kumbakonam to Balasore is about 1847 km by road, roughly 36.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1847 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,420 · Sedan ₹24,110 · SUV ₹31,550 · Innova / MUV ₹35,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,030 · AC Seater ₹3,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,960 · AC Sleeper ₹4,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,220
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,880 · Third AC ₹2,620 · Second AC ₹3,720 · First AC ₹5,200
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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