Lucknow to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 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: Lucknow to Balasore
1104 km · ~24h 5m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow
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.
68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 368Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 518Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 668Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 736Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 886Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1036Look 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: Lucknow to Balasore
1104 km · ~24h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Lucknow
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lucknow. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lucknow → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~552 km
~12h 16m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600
- Change buses at a major city (around km 552)
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) · ~552 km
~12h 16m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600
- 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: Lucknow to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Balasore for Balasore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 17h 13m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 58m wait
1 change · 18h 30m in total
Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 1h 59m wait
1 change · 18h 47m in total
Change trains at Ganj Khawaja — about 1h 52m 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
Lucknow to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Lucknow to Balasore is about 1104 km by road, roughly 22.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1104 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,240 · Sedan ₹14,450 · SUV ₹18,920 · Innova / MUV ₹21,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,590
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,210 · AC Seater ₹1,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,770 · AC Sleeper ₹2,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,140
- Train: Sleeper ₹690 · Economy ₹1,130 · Third AC ₹1,580 · Second AC ₹2,240 · First AC ₹3,120
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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