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Thiruvananthapuram to Balasore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Balasore, Odisha.

2335 kmDistance
46.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25790
Sedan₹30460
SUV₹39850
Innova / MUV₹44570
Tempo Traveller₹51670
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2570
AC Seater₹4200
Non-AC Sleeper₹3740
AC Sleeper₹5370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6590
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Train
Sleeper₹1430
Economy₹2370
Third AC₹3300
Second AC₹4700
First AC₹6570
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Balasore

2335 km · ~50h 42m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    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. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 389

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 539

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 689

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

  7. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 778

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 928

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1078

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

  10. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1168

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1318

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1468

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

  13. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1557

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1707

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1857

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

  16. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1946

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2096

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2246

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

  19. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Balasore

    Balasore, 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Balasore

2335 km · ~51h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thiruvananthapuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km

    ~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 778)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km

    ~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1557)

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

  6. change point 2 → Balasore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km

    ~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230

  7. Arrive in Balasore

    Balasore, 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Balasore

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Balasore for Balasore.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
12:52 PMTrivandrum Pettai
41h 30m409 stops
06:22 AM+2dBalasore
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
04:07 PMTrivandrum Pettai
41h 43m352 stops
09:50 AM+2dBalasore
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
04:16 PMKochuveli
42h 37m372 stops
10:53 AM+2dBalasore
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
04:37 PMTrivandrum Pettai
41h 13m395 stops
09:50 AM+2dBalasore

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

Thiruvananthapuram to Balasore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Balasore is about 2335 km by road, roughly 46.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2335 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,790 · Sedan ₹30,460 · SUV ₹39,850 · Innova / MUV ₹44,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,670
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,570 · AC Seater ₹4,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,740 · AC Sleeper ₹5,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,370 · Third AC ₹3,300 · Second AC ₹4,700 · First AC ₹6,570

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

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