Ratlam to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh 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: Ratlam to Balasore
1610 km · ~34h 52m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ratlam
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.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 403Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 553Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 703Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 805Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 955Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1105Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1208Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1358Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1508Look 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: Ratlam to Balasore
1610 km · ~35h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ratlam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ratlam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ratlam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 805)
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) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- 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: Ratlam to Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Ratlam Jn for Ratlam, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 29h 22m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 58m wait
1 change · 30h 55m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 2h 43m wait
1 change · 30h 56m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 2h 43m 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
Ratlam to Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ratlam to Balasore is about 1610 km by road, roughly 32.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1610 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,810 · Sedan ₹21,030 · SUV ₹27,520 · Innova / MUV ₹30,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,720
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,770 · AC Seater ₹2,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,580 · AC Sleeper ₹3,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,640 · Third AC ₹2,280 · Second AC ₹3,250 · First AC ₹4,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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