Pithoragarh to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand 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: Pithoragarh to Balasore
1459 km · ~31h 51m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pithoragarh
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.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 365Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 515Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 665Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 730Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 880Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1030Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1094Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1244Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1394Look 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: Pithoragarh to Balasore
1459 km · ~32h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Pithoragarh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km
~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- 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.
- change point 1 → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km
~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- 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
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait
1 change · 29h 28m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait
1 change · 34h 38m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 46m 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
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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