Patna to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patna, Bihar 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: Patna to Balasore
638 km · ~13h 26m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Patna
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.
169 km · 3h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 319Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 469Look 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: Patna to Balasore
638 km · ~14h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Patna
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Patna. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Patna → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~638 km
~14h 11m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
- 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: Patna to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Patna Jn for Patna, Balasore for Balasore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 11h 28m in total
Change trains at Manpur Jn — about 1h 6m wait
1 change · 11h 28m in total
Change trains at Bandhua — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 11h 33m in total
Change trains at Gaya Jn — about 2h 18m wait
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
Patna to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Patna to Balasore is about 638 km by road, roughly 12.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 638 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,120 · Sedan ₹8,390 · SUV ₹11,000 · Innova / MUV ₹12,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,340
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹700 · AC Seater ₹1,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,020 · AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,840
- Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹670 · Third AC ₹920 · Second AC ₹1,310 · First AC ₹1,820
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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