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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai 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 21m
    ₹10,470–26,498

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Rourkelatrain train 13352 / ...
    29h 2m
    ₹600–4,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bhubaneswarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkelabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    33h 30m

  4. Drive  1,426 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Rourkelacar car 1,426 km
    21h 19m
    ₹15,984–23,087

  5. 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 55m
    ₹8,690–17,338

  6. Fly to Mana Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mana Airport (RPR)plane plane MAA - RPR
    2. Take the train from Raipur Jn to Rourkelatrain train
    10h 50m
    ₹7,280–19,638

Chennai to Rourkela by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration29h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,198.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Rourkela twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 29h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Rourkela via Bhubaneswar in around 33h 30m.

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