Road trip guide

Bhadrak Hyderabad

Planning to travel from Bhadrak to Hyderabad? It is about 1,130 km by road and 22 to 26 hours by bus. Here is the whole journey: the towns on the way, the best time to leave, and how to travel comfortably.

about 1,130 kmabout 22 to 26 hours10 big stops on the way

Photo: Charminar, DidierTais, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

Bhadrak to Hyderabad by bus takes about 22 to 26 hours and covers about 1,130 km by road, via Bhubaneswar, Palasa, Rajahmundry, Suryapet. Leave in the afternoon or evening and arrive the next day.

The journey, stop by stop

The big towns the road passes, in order.

Bhadrakstart
Bhubaneswar
Khordha
Berhampur
Palasa
Srikakulam
Tuni
Rajahmundry
Jangareddygudem
Khammam
Suryapet
Hyderabad arrive

What the road is like

From Bhadrak the road passes Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Berhampur, Palasa, Srikakulam, Tuni, Rajahmundry, Jangareddygudem, Khammam and Suryapet before reaching Hyderabad.

Hyderabad is a major hub for IT, pharma and education, and famous for its biryani. The Charminar has stood at its heart since 1591.

Bhadrak is a busy town on the coastal highway, home of the Bhadrakali temple. It sits between Balasore and Cuttack on the main north-south road.

Trains also connect the Bhadrak area with Hyderabad. Check IRCTC for direct trains and current availability: on festival and holiday dates they often sell out weeks ahead.

Why go by bus, not train?

Why more and more people now choose the road for Bhadrak to Hyderabad.

Board near home: a bus stops at towns and junctions along the way, so you do not have to travel to a big station first.
Seats when trains are full: on popular dates, train seats to Hyderabad sell out weeks ahead, while buses add capacity close to the date.
Live tracking your family can follow, so nobody has to call you at midnight to ask where you are.
A proper berth to sleep in: a modern AC sleeper coach gives you your own lie-flat berth with curtains, charging and a reading light.
Why buses are growing: new expressways, better coaches and online booking with seat choice have made long-distance road travel faster and far more comfortable than it was a few years ago.

Tips for the journey

Pick a lower berth if you get up at night, and an upper berth if you want the most privacy and the least foot traffic.

Carry a light shawl: AC coaches run cool after midnight, even in summer.

Keep your ID, phone charger and water in a small bag at your berth, and the big bag in the luggage hold.

Share your live bus tracking link with family before you sleep, so they can see where you are without calling.

Eat a light dinner before boarding. Long-route coaches stop for meals, but timings depend on the road.

Questions travellers ask

How long does Bhadrak to Hyderabad take by bus?

About 22 to 26 hours, depending on traffic, stops and the exact road.

How far is Hyderabad from Bhadrak by road?

About 1,130 km.

Which towns are on the way from Bhadrak to Hyderabad?

Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Berhampur, Palasa, Srikakulam, Tuni, Rajahmundry, Jangareddygudem, Khammam and Suryapet.

When is the best time to leave?

Leave in the afternoon or evening and arrive the next day.

Is it better to go by bus or train from Bhadrak to Hyderabad?

Both work. A bus lets you board near home and often has seats when trains are full; a train can be faster on some routes. For a trip this long, choose an AC sleeper berth.

Useful links: the road route on Google Maps and IRCTC for current trains. Distances and times are rounded and vary with traffic and stops.

Last updated 15 October 2026 by the Nandighosh travel team.