Road trip guide

Bhadrak Pune

Planning to travel from Bhadrak to Pune? It is about 1,590 km by road and 29 to 35 hours by bus. Here is the whole journey: the towns on the way, the best time to leave, and how to travel comfortably.

about 1,590 kmabout 29 to 35 hours8 big stops on the way

Photo: Shaniwar Wada, DesiBoy101, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

Bhadrak to Pune by bus takes about 29 to 35 hours and covers about 1,590 km by road, via Sambalpur, Rajnandgaon, Mehkar, Ahmednagar. A two-night journey: leave in the evening and arrive on the second day.

The journey, stop by stop

The big towns the road passes, in order.

Bhadrakstart
Sambalpur
Raipur
Rajnandgaon
Bhandara
Karanja Lad
Mehkar
Aurangabad
Ahmednagar
Pune arrive

What the road is like

From Bhadrak the road passes Sambalpur, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Bhandara, Karanja Lad, Mehkar, Aurangabad and Ahmednagar before reaching Pune.

Pune is a major centre for education, IT and manufacturing. Shaniwar Wada recalls its history as the seat of the Peshwas.

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 Pune. 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 Pune.

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 Pune 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 Pune take by bus?

About 29 to 35 hours, depending on traffic, stops and the exact road.

How far is Pune from Bhadrak by road?

About 1,590 km.

Which towns are on the way from Bhadrak to Pune?

Sambalpur, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Bhandara, Karanja Lad, Mehkar, Aurangabad and Ahmednagar.

When is the best time to leave?

A two-night journey: leave in the evening and arrive on the second day.

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

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.