Sambalpur to Parasnath Hills
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sambalpur, Odisha to Parasnath Hills, Jharkhand.
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: Sambalpur to Parasnath Hills
461 km · ~9h 53m · About 9h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 231Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 381Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Parasnath HillsParasnath Hills, Jharkhand
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 Parasnath Hills
461 km · ~10h 15m · 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 → Parasnath Hills
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~461 km
~10h 15m|Tentative fare ₹510–₹1,340
- Arrive in Parasnath Hills
Parasnath Hills, Jharkhand
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 Parasnath Hills
Nearest railway stations: Sambalpur Road for Sambalpur, Nimiaghat for Parasnath Hills.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 47m in total
Change trains at Ranchi — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 11h 49m in total
Change trains at Muri — about 55m wait
1 change · 12h 35m in total
Change trains at Chandrapura — about 3h 24m 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
Sambalpur to Parasnath Hills: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Sambalpur to Parasnath Hills is about 461 km by road, roughly 9.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 461 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,170 · Sedan ₹6,090 · SUV ₹7,990 · Innova / MUV ₹8,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹510 · AC Seater ₹830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹740 · AC Sleeper ₹1,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹490 · Third AC ₹680 · Second AC ₹950 · First AC ₹1,320
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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