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Sambalpur to Bhadarwah

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sambalpur, Odisha to Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir.

1972 kmDistance
39.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21790
Sedan₹25740
SUV₹33670
Innova / MUV₹37670
Tempo Traveller₹43680
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2170
AC Seater₹3550
Non-AC Sleeper₹3160
AC Sleeper₹4540
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5570
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Train
Sleeper₹1210
Economy₹2000
Third AC₹2790
Second AC₹3970
First AC₹5550
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Sambalpur to Bhadarwah

1972 km · ~42h 46m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sambalpur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 394

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 544

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 694

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 789

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 939

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1089

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1183

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1333

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1483

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1578

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1728

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1878

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhadarwah

    Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir

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: Sambalpur to Bhadarwah

1972 km · ~43h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Sambalpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 986)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhadarwah. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Bhadarwah

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  5. Arrive in Bhadarwah

    Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Sambalpur to Bhadarwah

Nearest railway stations: Sambalpur Road for Sambalpur, Jammu Tawi (about 84 km away) for Bhadarwah.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 15m in total

SAMBALPUR - VARANASI Exp#18311 · Express
01:10 PMSambalpur
18h 40m127 stops
07:50 AM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 3h wait

Archana Express#12355 · Superfast
10:50 AMMughal Sarai Jn
23h 35m184 stops
10:25 AM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 46h 15m in total

SAMBALPUR - VARANASI Exp#18311 · Express
01:10 PMSambalpur
19h 45m133 stops
08:55 AM+1dVaranasi Jn

Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 3h 55m wait

Varanasi-Jammu Tawi SF Express#12237 · Superfast
12:50 PMVaranasi Jn
22h 35m176 stops
11:25 AM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 47h 10m in total

SAMBALPUR - VARANASI Exp#18311 · Express
01:10 PMSambalpur
18h 40m127 stops
07:50 AM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 6h 15m wait

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
02:05 PMMughal Sarai Jn
22h 15m179 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

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

Sambalpur to Bhadarwah: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sambalpur to Bhadarwah is about 1972 km by road, roughly 39.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1972 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,790 · Sedan ₹25,740 · SUV ₹33,670 · Innova / MUV ₹37,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,680
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,170 · AC Seater ₹3,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,160 · AC Sleeper ₹4,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹2,000 · Third AC ₹2,790 · Second AC ₹3,970 · First AC ₹5,550

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

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