Sambalpur to Tamluk
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sambalpur, Odisha to Tamluk, West Bengal.
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 Tamluk
543 km · ~11h 32m · About 11h 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.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 272Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 422Look 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: Sambalpur to Tamluk
543 km · ~12h 4m · 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 → Tamluk
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~543 km
~12h 4m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,570
- Arrive in Tamluk
Tamluk, West Bengal
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 Tamluk
Nearest railway stations: Sambalpur Road for Sambalpur, Mecheda for Tamluk.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 9h 32m in total
Change trains at Jharsuguda Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 10h 16m in total
Change trains at Dhutra — about 1h 41m wait
1 change · 10h 22m in total
Change trains at Barang — about 1h 8m 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 Tamluk: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Sambalpur to Tamluk is about 543 km by road, roughly 10.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 543 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,070 · Sedan ₹7,160 · SUV ₹9,380 · Innova / MUV ₹10,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,250
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹600 · AC Seater ₹980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹870 · AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,120 · First AC ₹1,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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