Palakkad to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palakkad, Kerala 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: Palakkad to Balasore
2103 km · ~45h 24m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palakkad
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.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 421Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 571Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 721Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 841Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 991Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1141Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1262Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1412Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1562Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1682Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1832Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1982Look 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: Palakkad to Balasore
2103 km · ~46h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palakkad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palakkad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palakkad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km
~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 701)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km
~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1402)
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 2 → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km
~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- 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: Palakkad to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Balasore for Balasore.
Direct trains
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
Palakkad to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palakkad to Balasore is about 2103 km by road, roughly 42.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2103 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,230 · Sedan ₹27,440 · SUV ₹35,900 · Innova / MUV ₹40,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,310 · AC Seater ₹3,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,360 · AC Sleeper ₹4,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,940
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,130 · Third AC ₹2,970 · Second AC ₹4,240 · First AC ₹5,920
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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