There are 6 ways to get from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rourkela Airport
best- Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Rourkela Airport (RRK)plane BBI - RRK
1h 7m₹5,106–33,511Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Rourkelatrain 22840 / ...
7h 35m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkelabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater/Sleeper Pushback
8h 15mDrive 310.6 km
- Drive from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkelacar 310.6 km
4h 37m₹3,020–4,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkelataxi 310.6 km
4h 37m₹5,500–7,000Fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train
- Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane BBI - JRG
- Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain
2h 43m₹14,323–23,153
Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela is to fly which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹34,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bhubaneswar and arriving at Rourkela. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bhubaneswar and arriving at Rourkela. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela is 256 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.
The best way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela, including transfers.
Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela bus services, operated by Anjali Bus Service, depart from Bhubaneswar station.
Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bhubaneswar station.
The best way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela is to fly which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹34,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 35m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Bhubaneshwar, India and Rourkela, India?
Int'Air Îles flies from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Rourkela Airport (RRK) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Rourkela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–33,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Veer Surendra Sai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Anjali Bus Service
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Anjali Bus Service
- Website
- Garudda Express
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Garudda Express
- Website
- Champion Holidays
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Champion Holidays
- Website
- Dildar Bus
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dildar Bus
- Website
- Challenger
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Challenger
- Website
- Kalia Kanhu
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kalia Kanhu
- Website
- Konark Cruiser
Bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Konark Cruiser
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Cabpriyanka Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 88 95 04 81 34
- Website
- cabpriyanka.com
Colors Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 37 19 56 02
- Website
- colorscab.com
Orissa Cabs
- Phone
- +91 90 40 05 75 77
- Website
- orissacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela bus services, operated by Anjali Bus Service, arrive at Rourkela station.
Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rourkela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Bhubaneshwar to Rourkela.
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