Direct route
60 km, ~90 min
Highway transfer, no stops
Route decision guide
Bhubaneswar to Puri: Direct Transfer or via Konark
Bhubaneswar to Puri is a direct 60 km, roughly 90-minute drive on the highway. A separate drop package covers the same start and end points by way of the Konark Sun Temple and Chandrabhaga Beach instead, adding around 45 km and two sightseeing stops. Which to choose depends on whether Konark is already part of the trip.
Blog guides
Bhubaneswar to Puri: Direct Transfer or via Konark
By BBSR CABS Editorial Team · Reviewed
Bhubaneswar to Puri is a direct 60 km, roughly 90-minute drive on the highway. A separate drop package covers the same start and end points by way of the Konark Sun Temple and Chandrabhaga Beach instead, adding around 45 km and two sightseeing stops. Which to choose depends on whether Konark is already part of the trip.
Request complete quote Call +91 93484 38989
Availability, route, timing, vehicle, fare, and inclusions are confirmed for your exact request.
Via Konark
~105 km total
Coastal road, adds Konark and Chandrabhaga
Konark stop
~2 hours
Sun Temple visit
Total via-Konark time
Confirmed when you book
Depends on stop pace and traffic
1
The short answer
If Puri is the only destination and there is a fixed arrival deadline — a train, a hotel check-in, a darshan slot — the direct route is the simpler, faster choice. If Konark is already on the itinerary, the via-Konark drop covers both in one continuous journey instead of a separate trip later.
- Direct: 60 km, about 90 minutes, no stops.
- Via Konark: about 105 km with two sightseeing stops built in.
- Both are one-way drop packages, not round trips back to the start.
2
What the via-Konark route actually adds
The via-Konark drop runs Bhubaneswar (or Puri) to the Konark Sun Temple, with roughly two hours there, then a short 20-minute stop at Chandrabhaga Beach, before continuing to the final drop point. That is about 45 km and two stops more than the direct highway route. The exact total elapsed time depends on how the stops are paced and on traffic, so it is confirmed when you book rather than shown as a fixed figure.
- Konark Sun Temple: around two hours.
- Chandrabhaga Beach: a short 20-minute stop.
- Optional add-on stops (Gundicha Temple, Golden Beach, Bedi Hanuman) can be added for an extra charge.
3
When the direct route makes more sense
Choose the direct transfer when there is a fixed arrival deadline, Konark is not part of this particular trip, or the group includes young children or elderly travellers who would find a long stop-heavy day tiring after a flight or train journey.
- Fixed check-in, darshan, or connection time to meet.
- Konark already visited, or planned for a separate day.
- A tired group that would rather reach Puri directly.
4
When the via-Konark drop makes more sense
Choose the via-Konark drop on a first visit to the region, when there is no separate day free for a Konark trip, or when travelling onward from Puri without returning this way again. It turns a transfer day into one continuous, fixed-fare journey covering both the temple town and the monument.
- First-time visitors who want Konark without a second trip.
- A flexible transfer day with no fixed early deadline.
- Onward travel from Puri that will not pass this way again.
5
Both are one-way drops, not day tours
Both options end the journey at the destination — they do not return to the starting city the same day. If a same-day return, or a longer sightseeing loop covering more of the coast, is what is actually needed, a round-trip or multi-day package is the better fit than either drop package.
- Neither package returns to the origin city.
- For a same-day return, use a round-trip page instead.
- For a longer coastal itinerary, compare the multi-day tour packages.
FAQ
Bhubaneswar to Puri: Direct Transfer or via Konark questions
The answers separate confirmed booking scope from facts that still depend on your date, itinerary, and vehicle.
Is the via-Konark route slower than the direct route?
Yes. It covers about 105 km with two stops instead of the direct 60 km highway drive, so it takes noticeably longer. The exact total time depends on how long you spend at each stop and is confirmed when you book.
Does the via-Konark option cost more than the direct transfer?
It is priced as its own package rather than the direct route fare, reflecting the extra distance and stop time. Check the current fare on the package page before booking.
Can I add other stops to the via-Konark drop?
The package lists optional add-on stops with their own charge — ask about these when booking if you want to extend the itinerary further.
Does the vehicle wait while I visit Konark?
Yes, this is a drop package with a built-in stop rather than an open-ended wait. Specific timing is confirmed with the booking.
Continue planning
Bhubaneswar to Puri taxi (direct)
The direct 60 km highway transfer.
Open pageBhubaneswar to Puri drop via Konark
Bhubaneswar-starting drop with Konark and Chandrabhaga.
Open pagePuri to Bhubaneswar drop via Konark
Puri-starting drop with the same two stops.
Open pageKonark destination guide
What to expect at the Sun Temple.
Open pageBook in under a minute
Ready to ride with BBSR CABS?
Get a fixed, fixed quote right now — for airport transfers, local rides, or outstation trips across Odisha. No app, no surge, no surprises.