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Puri to Bhubaneswar

The distance from Puri to Bhubaneswar is about 63 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Bhubaneswar is on the National Highway 16 (NH 16) that runs between Kolkata and

63 kmDistance
1.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹70
AC Seater₹110
Non-AC Sleeper₹100
AC Sleeper₹140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹230
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Train
Sleeper₹70
Economy₹90
Third AC₹120
Second AC₹160
First AC₹210
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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.

Overview

The distance from Puri to Bhubaneswar is about 63 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Bhubaneswar is on the National Highway 16 (NH 16) that runs between Kolkata and Chennai. It is 480 km from Kolkata, 445 km from Visakhapatnam, 1,225 km from Chennai, 32 km from Cuttack, 130 km from Chilika Lake (Barkul), 184 km from Gopalpur, 64 km from Konark, and 62 km from Puri.

Route Map

By Car: Puri to Bhubaneswar

63 km · ~1h 16m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Puri

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar, 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: Puri to Bhubaneswar

63 km · ~1h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Puri

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

  2. Puri → Bhubaneswar

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~63 km

    ~1h 24m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹230

  3. Arrive in Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar, 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: Puri to Bhubaneswar

Nearest railway stations: Puri for Puri, Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar.

Direct trains

Puri-Howrah AC Duronto Express#12278 · Duronto
06:30 AMPuri
54m13 stops
07:24 AMBhubaneswar
Puri Gunupur Passenger#58417 · Passenger
07:50 AMPuri
1h 20m10 stops
09:10 AMKhurda Road Jn
Puri - Okha (Weekly) Express#18401 · Express
08:45 AMPuri
1h10 stops
09:45 AMKhurda Road Jn
PURI - NEW DELHI Neelanchal SF Exp#12875 · Superfast
10:55 AMPuri
1h 30m15 stops
12:25 PMBhubaneswar
Dhauli Express#12822 · Superfast
11:50 AMPuri
1h 25m13 stops
01:15 PMBhubaneswar

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.

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Things to Do in Bhubaneswar

Pathani Samanta Planetarium

The planetarium is named after the famous Odia astrologer Samanta Chandra Sekhar Mahapatra, who was popularly known as Pathani Samanta. The planetarium runs four shows…

Kalinga Stadium

Kalinga Stadium is worth a visit while in Bhubaneswar.

Lingaraja Temple

The 10th or 11th-century temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "the truest fusion of dream and reality". A rare masterpiece, the Lingaraja temple has been rated…

Muktesvara Temple

Built in 996 CE, the Muktesvara Temple marks an important transition point between the early and the later phases of the Kalinga architecture. This temple is considered…

Parasuramesvara Temple

Dating to 650 AD this is the oldest surviving temple in Bhubaneswar, and possibly Odisha. It is the earliest example of Odisha temple architecture and is considered as…

Rajarani Temple

This temple got its name from a red-gold sandstone used, which is called Rajarani locally. It is an abandoned temple and has no presiding deity.

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Suggested Bhubaneswar Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bhubaneswar

  • Travel from Puri to Bhubaneswar (about 1.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Ananta Vasudeva Temple

Day 2Explore Bhubaneswar

  • Visit Somabaresvara Siva Temple
  • Visit Ghanteswara Siva Temple
  • Visit Kartikesvara Siva Temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Regional Museum of Natural History
  • Head back to Puri
Suggested from Bhubaneswar's top sights.

Travel Tips

Bhubaneswar is on the National Highway 16 (NH 16) that runs between Kolkata and Chennai.

Budget Estimate

road

63 km

1.5 hours

Approximately 63 km by road from Puri to Bhubaneswar, roughly 1.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

63 km

The nearest railway station to Bhubaneswar is Bhubaneswar railway station, about 1 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Bhubaneswar trip and see the full Puri → Bhubaneswar → next stop route.

Bhubaneswar → Cuttack

About 35 km by road

Bhubaneswar → Konark

About 65 km by road

Bhubaneswar → Puri

About 65 km by road

Bhubaneswar → Jajpur

About 105 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Bhubaneswar from Puri?

About 63 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Bhubaneswar?

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 3 km away.

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