Road trip guide

Bhubaneswar Digha

Planning to travel from Bhubaneswar to Digha? It is about 290 km by road and 6 to 7 hours by bus. Here is the whole journey: the towns on the way, the best time to leave, and how to travel comfortably.

about 290 kmabout 6 to 7 hours2 big stops on the way

Photo: Mandarmani beach, near Digha, Joydeep, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

Bhubaneswar to Digha by bus takes about 6 to 7 hours and covers about 290 km by road, via Choudwar, Bhadrak. A short trip: a morning start gets you there by afternoon, or take an evening coach.

The journey, stop by stop

The big towns the road passes, in order.

Bhubaneswarstart
Choudwar
Bhadrak
Digha arrive

What the road is like

From Bhubaneswar the road passes Choudwar and Bhadrak before reaching Digha.

Digha is West Bengal’s favourite seaside town, a short trip from the Odisha border.

Bhubaneswar, the Temple City, is the capital of Odisha and its biggest hub for work, study and travel. Long-distance buses leave from here for every part of eastern and southern India.

Trains also connect the Bhubaneswar area with Digha. 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 Bhubaneswar to Digha.

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 Digha 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.
Drop points inside the city, often closer to hospitals, offices and markets than the railway station.

Tips for the journey

Time your arrival to avoid the morning and evening rush in the city.

Keep your destination address handy: drop points differ from bus to bus.

Carry water and a light snack for the road.

Questions travellers ask

How long does Bhubaneswar to Digha take by bus?

About 6 to 7 hours, depending on traffic, stops and the exact road.

How far is Digha from Bhubaneswar by road?

About 290 km.

Which towns are on the way from Bhubaneswar to Digha?

Choudwar and Bhadrak.

When is the best time to leave?

A short trip: a morning start gets you there by afternoon, or take an evening coach.

Is it better to go by bus or train from Bhubaneswar to Digha?

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 short trip, a comfortable AC seat is enough.

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.