Ratlam to Cuttack
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh to Cuttack, Odisha.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Cuttack
1497 km · ~32h 36m · About 30h 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.
74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 374Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 524Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 674Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 749Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 899Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1049Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1123Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1273Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1423Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop
Arrive in CuttackCuttack, 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: Ratlam to Cuttack
1497 km · ~33h 18m · 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) · ~749 km
~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150
- Change buses at a major city (around km 749)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Cuttack
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km
~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150
- Arrive in Cuttack
Cuttack, 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 Cuttack
Nearest railway stations: Ratlam Jn for Ratlam, Barang for Cuttack.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 31h 39m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 58m wait
1 change · 33h 29m in total
Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 1h 12m wait
1 change · 33h 33m in total
Change trains at Pingleshwar — about 49m 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.
Ratlam to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ratlam to Cuttack is about 1497 km by road, roughly 29.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1497 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,698 · Ertiga ₹65,845 · Innova ₹68,675 · Innova Crysta ₹84,621 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,16,773
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,650 · AC Seater ₹2,690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,400 · AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,240
- Train: Sleeper ₹930 · Economy ₹1,530 · Third AC ₹2,130 · Second AC ₹3,020 · First AC ₹4,220
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Cuttack guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Cuttack.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Ratlam to Cuttack. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Dewas145 km from Ratlam
Madhya Pradesh
- Narmadapuram370 km from Ratlam
Madhya Pradesh
- Satpura480 km from Ratlam
Madhya Pradesh
- Balaghat725 km from Ratlam
Madhya Pradesh
Hotels in Cuttack
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Treebo King'S Court Chandrasekharpur
Bhubaneswar
Treebo Oasis, Laxmisagar
Bhubaneswar
Treebo Lazystay Grand Patia
Bhubaneswar
Treebo The Bollywood
Bhubaneswar
Things to Do in Cuttack
Barabati Stadium
A multipurpose stadium used for cricket, football and hockey. It is a regular venue for international cricket and is the home ground of Odisha cricket team.
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium is worth a visit while in Cuttack.
Barabati Fort
A 13th-century fort built by the Eastern Ganga emperor Anangabhimadeva III (1211-1238). Later, the Gajapatis, the Chalukyas, the Bengal Sultans, the Mughals and the…
Museum of Justice
A law museum hosted in a colonial-era bungalow, which was once the residence of the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. It is not just a repository of antiques,…
Netaji Birth Place Museum
Janakinath Bhavan, the birthplace of Indian independence activist Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is converted into a museum and is named the Netaji Birth Place Museum. A…
Odisha State Maritime Museum
The museum came up in 2013 and is housed in the former complex of the River Boat Construction and Repair Workshop.
Suggested Cuttack Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Cuttack
- Travel from Ratlam to Cuttack (about 29.9 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Dhabaleswar Temple
Day 2Explore Cuttack
- Visit Barabati fort
- Visit Museum of Justice
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Odisha State Maritime Museum
- Head back to Ratlam
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Cuttack trip and see the full Ratlam → Cuttack → next stop route.
Cuttack → Biju Patnaik Airport
About 40 km by road
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