Mandi to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandi, Himachal 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: Mandi to Balasore
1959 km · ~42h 31m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mandi
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.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 392Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 542Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 692Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 784Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 934Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1084Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1175Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1325Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1475Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1567Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1717Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1867Look 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: Mandi to Balasore
1959 km · ~43h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mandi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mandi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~980 km
~21h 47m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,790
- Change buses at a major city (around km 980)
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) · ~980 km
~21h 47m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,790
- 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: Mandi to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Balasore for Balasore.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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
Mandi to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mandi to Balasore is about 1959 km by road, roughly 39.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1959 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,650 · Sedan ₹25,570 · SUV ₹33,450 · Innova / MUV ₹37,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,400
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,150 · AC Seater ₹3,530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,130 · AC Sleeper ₹4,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,540
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹1,990 · Third AC ₹2,770 · Second AC ₹3,950 · First AC ₹5,520
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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