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Pathankot to Cuttack

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

2144 kmDistance
42.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23680
Sedan₹27970
SUV₹36600
Innova / MUV₹40940
Tempo Traveller₹47470
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2360
AC Seater₹3860
Non-AC Sleeper₹3430
AC Sleeper₹4930
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6050
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Train
Sleeper₹1320
Economy₹2170
Third AC₹3030
Second AC₹4320
First AC₹6030
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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 Cuttack

2144 km · ~46h 13m · 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. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 429

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 579

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 729

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

  7. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 858

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1008

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1158

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

  10. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1286

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1436

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1586

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

  13. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1715

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1865

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2015

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

  16. 129 km · 2h 35m 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: Pathankot to Cuttack

2144 km · ~47h 39m · 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) · ~715 km

    ~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 715)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km

    ~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1429)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km

    ~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  7. 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: Pathankot to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Barang for Cuttack.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 35h 16m 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
11h 53m133 stops
11:05 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 36h 47m 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
21h 45m235 stops
11:05 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 37h 21m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
09:44 PMKathua
8h 26m78 stops
06:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 50m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
01:00 PMNew Delhi
22h 5m242 stops
11:05 AM+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

Pathankot to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Cuttack is about 2144 km by road, roughly 42.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2144 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,680 · Sedan ₹27,970 · SUV ₹36,600 · Innova / MUV ₹40,940 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,470
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,430 · AC Sleeper ₹4,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,170 · Third AC ₹3,030 · Second AC ₹4,320 · First AC ₹6,030

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

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