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Sambalpur to Ayodhya

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Sambalpur, Odisha to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Approx Distance: 805 km

Approx Duration: 17.9 hrs

Route overview

Sambalpur to Ayodhya is about 805 km by road, roughly 17.9 hours of travel time.

By car: Sambalpur to Ayodhya

About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Sambalpur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km (about 2h 3m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 403. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 553. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 703. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km (about 2h 3m of driving) — Arrive in Ayodhya

By bus: Sambalpur to Ayodhya

Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Sambalpur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sambalpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Sambalpur → Ayodhya. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km Takes about 17h 53m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300.
Arrive in Ayodhya

By train: Sambalpur to Ayodhya

The nearest railway stations are Sambalpur Road for Sambalpur and Ayodhya for Ayodhya. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:

With one change, 23h 36m in total: YESVANTPUR - TATANAGAR SF Exp (12890) 12:42 PM Attabira to 06:32 PM Sini Jn, then Jallianwalabagh Express (18103) 09:46 PM Sini Jn to 12:18 PM Sohwal — change at Sini Jn (about 3h 14m wait)
With one change, 24h 44m in total: SAMBALPUR - VARANASI Exp (18311) 01:10 PM Sambalpur to 07:50 AM Mughal Sarai Jn, then GUWAHATI - OKHA DWARKA EXP (15636) 09:15 AM Mughal Sarai Jn to 01:54 PM Sohwal — change at Mughal Sarai Jn (about 1h 25m wait)
With one change, 25h 55m in total: SAMBALPUR - VARANASI Exp (18311) 01:10 PM Sambalpur to 06:46 AM Bhabua Road, then Doon Express (13009) 07:26 AM Bhabua Road to 03:05 PM Sohwal — change at Bhabua Road (about 40m wait)

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.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 805 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,960 · Sedan ₹10,570 · SUV ₹13,840 · Innova / MUV ₹15,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,010
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹890 · AC Seater ₹1,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,300
Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹840 · Third AC ₹1,160 · Second AC ₹1,640 · First AC ₹2,280

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

Sambalpur to Ayodhya

Route overview

By car: Sambalpur to Ayodhya

By bus: Sambalpur to Ayodhya

By train: Sambalpur to Ayodhya

Tentative fare estimate

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