Ludhiana to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ludhiana, Punjab 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: Ludhiana to Balasore
1974 km · ~42h 49m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ludhiana
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.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 395Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 545Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 695Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 790Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 940Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1090Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1184Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1334Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1484Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1579Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1879Look 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: Ludhiana to Balasore
1974 km · ~43h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ludhiana
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ludhiana. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ludhiana → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~987 km
~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810
- Change buses at a major city (around km 987)
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) · ~987 km
~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810
- 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: Ludhiana to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Ludhiana Jn for Ludhiana, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 26h 10m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 45m wait
1 change · 26h 27m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 26h 27m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 55m 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
Ludhiana to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ludhiana to Balasore is about 1974 km by road, roughly 39.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1974 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,810 · Sedan ₹25,760 · SUV ₹33,710 · Innova / MUV ₹37,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,170 · AC Seater ₹3,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,160 · AC Sleeper ₹4,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹2,000 · Third AC ₹2,790 · Second AC ₹3,980 · First AC ₹5,560
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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