There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Rourkela by ferry, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Rourkelatrain 12860 / ...
7h 7m₹266–2,008Drive 430.5 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Rourkelacar 430.5 km
6h 51m₹4,913–7,096Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Rourkelataxi 430.5 km
6h 51m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane CCU - JRG
- Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain
5h 3m₹6,061–22,325Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
- Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain
8h 7m₹5,781–14,165
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Rourkela is to ferry and train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Rourkela is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹23,000.
The distance between Kolkata and Rourkela is 415 km. The road distance is 430.5 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Rourkela without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Kolkata to Rourkela, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Rourkela is 431 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Kolkata to Rourkela.
There are 11+ hotels available in Rourkela.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Rourkela, India?
There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Rourkela. However, you can take the ferry to Howrah Jetty, walk to Howrah Jn, then take the train to Rourkela. Alternatively, you can drive from Kolkata to Rourkela in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Veer Surendra Sai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
Train from Hatia to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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