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Pathankot to Balasore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathankot, Punjab to Balasore, Odisha.

2127 kmDistance
42.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23500
Sedan₹27750
SUV₹36310
Innova / MUV₹40610
Tempo Traveller₹47090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2340
AC Seater₹3830
Non-AC Sleeper₹3400
AC Sleeper₹4890
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6010
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Train
Sleeper₹1310
Economy₹2160
Third AC₹3010
Second AC₹4280
First AC₹5990
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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: Pathankot to Balasore

2127 km · ~45h 52m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathankot

    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. 125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 425

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 575

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 725

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

  7. 125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 851

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1001

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1151

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

  10. 125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1276

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1426

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1576

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

  13. 125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1702

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1852

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2002

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

  16. 125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Balasore

    Balasore, 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: Pathankot to Balasore

2127 km · ~47h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pathankot

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathankot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Pathankot → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~709 km

    ~15h 45m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 709)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~709 km

    ~15h 45m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1418)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~709 km

    ~15h 45m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  7. 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: Pathankot to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Balasore for Balasore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 59m in total

Himgiri Express#12332 · Superfast
11:49 PMKathua
22h 16m170 stops
10:05 PM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 1h 7m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
11:12 PMMughal Sarai Jn
9h 36m99 stops
08:48 AM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 34h 29m in total

Jammu Rajdhani Express#12426 · Rajdhani
08:49 PMKathua
8h 11m78 stops
05:00 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 30m wait

New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express#12816 · Superfast
06:30 AMNew Delhi
24h 48m213 stops
07:18 AM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 34h 30m in total

Shalimar Express#14646 · Express
10:18 PMKathua
11h 44m76 stops
10:02 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 18m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
01:20 PMGhaziabad
19h 28m201 stops
08:48 AM+1dNilgiri Road

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

Pathankot to Balasore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Balasore is about 2127 km by road, roughly 42.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2127 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,500 · Sedan ₹27,750 · SUV ₹36,310 · Innova / MUV ₹40,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,090
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,340 · AC Seater ₹3,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · AC Sleeper ₹4,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,010
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,310 · Economy ₹2,160 · Third AC ₹3,010 · Second AC ₹4,280 · First AC ₹5,990

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

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