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Mandi to Cuttack

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

1982 kmDistance
39.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21900
Sedan₹25870
SUV₹33840
Innova / MUV₹37860
Tempo Traveller₹43900
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2180
AC Seater₹3570
Non-AC Sleeper₹3170
AC Sleeper₹4560
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5600
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Train
Sleeper₹1220
Economy₹2010
Third AC₹2800
Second AC₹3990
First AC₹5580
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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 Cuttack

1982 km · ~42h 58m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandi

    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. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 793

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 943

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1093

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1189

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1339

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1489

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1586

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1736

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1886

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

  16. 96 km · 1h 56m 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: Mandi to Cuttack

1982 km · ~44h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Mandi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~991 km

    ~22h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 991)

    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) · ~991 km

    ~22h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  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: Mandi to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, 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

Mandi to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandi to Cuttack is about 1982 km by road, roughly 39.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1982 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,900 · Sedan ₹25,870 · SUV ₹33,840 · Innova / MUV ₹37,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,900
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,180 · AC Seater ₹3,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,170 · AC Sleeper ₹4,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,010 · Third AC ₹2,800 · Second AC ₹3,990 · First AC ₹5,580

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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