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Pithoragarh to Balasore

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

1459 kmDistance
29.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16150
Sedan₹19070
SUV₹24950
Innova / MUV₹27920
Tempo Traveller₹32400
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1600
AC Seater₹2630
Non-AC Sleeper₹2330
AC Sleeper₹3360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4140
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Train
Sleeper₹910
Economy₹1490
Third AC₹2070
Second AC₹2950
First AC₹4120
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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: Pithoragarh to Balasore

1459 km · ~31h 51m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pithoragarh

    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. 65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 365

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 515

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 665

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

  7. 65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 730

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 880

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1030

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

  10. 65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1094

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1244

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1394

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

  13. 65 km · 1h 18m 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: Pithoragarh to Balasore

1459 km · ~32h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pithoragarh

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

  2. Pithoragarh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km

    ~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 730)

    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 → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km

    ~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  5. 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: Pithoragarh to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh, Balasore for Balasore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 27h 40m in total

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
6h 7m34 stops
02:57 PMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
05:36 PMGhaziabad
18h 54m201 stops
12:30 PM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 29h 28m in total

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
6h 7m34 stops
02:57 PMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait

NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro)#22824 · Rajdhani
05:36 PMGhaziabad
20h 42m244 stops
02:18 PM+1dNilgiri Road

1 change · 34h 38m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
6h 25m34 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 46m wait

New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express#12816 · Superfast
06:51 AMGhaziabad
24h 27m206 stops
07:18 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

Pithoragarh to Balasore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pithoragarh to Balasore is about 1459 km by road, roughly 29.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1459 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,150 · Sedan ₹19,070 · SUV ₹24,950 · Innova / MUV ₹27,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,400
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,600 · AC Seater ₹2,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,330 · AC Sleeper ₹3,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,140
  • Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,490 · Third AC ₹2,070 · Second AC ₹2,950 · First AC ₹4,120

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

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