Jagannath Puri Temple

Konark to Jagannath Temple: distance and how to reach

By road42.1 km

Driving time40 min

Straight line35.7 km

Main highwaysNH316

The road distance from Konark to Jagannath Temple is 42.1 km, which takes about 40 min by car in normal traffic. In a straight line the two places are 35.7 km apart.

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By road

Expect 42.1 km on the odometer and close to 40 min on the road. Leave early on Rath Yatra and the Kartika month: parking fills up fast and police divert traffic away from the temple lanes.

By train

The temple has no station of its own. The nearest railhead is Puri railway station, 4.6 km from the temple, with shared jeeps, buses and taxis for the last leg. Check current trains from Konark on IRCTC.

Questions and answers

What is the distance from Konark to Jagannath Temple?
42.1 km by road and 35.7 km in a straight line.
How long does it take to travel from Konark to Jagannath Temple?
About 40 min by car in normal traffic. Allow extra time on Rath Yatra and the Kartika month and during the annual mela.
Which railway station is closest to Jagannath Temple?
Puri railway station, 4.6 km from the temple.

Other routes

Road distances and driving times are calculated from OpenStreetMap road data; driving times include a margin for Indian road conditions and are estimates, not guarantees.