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How to get fromChennai Central Station to Rourkelaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Rourkela by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane plane MAA - JRG
    2. Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain train
    7h 19m
    ₹9,553–22,332

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Rourkelatrain train 13352
    27h 43m
    ₹600–4,800

  3. Train via Chennai Egmore

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rourkelatrain train 12375
    25h 54m
    ₹707–5,626

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Puri, Odishabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puri to Rourkelabus bus
    35h 40m

  5. Drive 1,426.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai Central Station to Rourkelacar car 1,426.4 km
    21h 19m
    ₹16,064–23,204

  6. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane MAA - IXR
    2. Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain train
    8h 34m
    ₹8,273–20,172

Chennai Central Station to Rourkela by foot and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration25h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,204.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Rourkela, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rourkela once a week. Tickets cost ₹600–4,800 and the journey takes 24h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chennai Central Station to Rourkela via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Puri, Odisha, and Puri in around 35h 40m.

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