There are 9 ways to get from Madurai to Rourkela by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport, train
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane IXM - IXR
- Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain
10h 10m₹12,470–24,666Train via Pallāvaram
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Tambaram to Rourkelatrain 12375
33h 55m₹930–7,011Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Puri, Odishabus
- Take the bus from Puri to Rourkelabus
42h 51mDrive 1,863.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Rourkelacar 1,863.4 km
27h 53m₹20,902–30,192Fly Madurai to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane IXM - JRG
- Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain
8h 30m₹16,750–35,826Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane TRZ - JRG
- Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain
12h 49m₹11,104–33,309Fly Madurai to Biju Patnaik International Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)plane IXM - BBI
- Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Rourkelatrain
15h 9m₹13,599–21,509Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane TRZ - IXR
- Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain
13h 14m₹12,824–23,149Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Erode Jntrain 22667 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Rourkelatrain 18190 / ...
39h 50m₹931–7,378
Madurai to Rourkela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Rourkela is to train via Pallāvaram which costs ₹900 - ₹7,000 and takes 33h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Rourkela is to fly and train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹36,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Rourkela. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rourkela via Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha and Puri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Rourkela. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Rourkela via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 55m.
The distance between Madurai and Rourkela is 1865 km. The road distance is 1863.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Rourkela without a car is to train via Pallāvaram which takes 33h 55m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Madurai to Rourkela, including transfers.
Madurai to Rourkela bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Rourkela is to train via Pallāvaram which takes 33h 55m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 51m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Rourkela, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Rourkela via Tambaram in around 33h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rourkela via Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Puri, Odisha, and Puri in around 42h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–34,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–30,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–31,000
Flights from Madurai to Biju Patnaik International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Biju Patnaik International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Biju Patnaik International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–60,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–60,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Hatia to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tambaram to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,900–4,900
Train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Hatia to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Erode Jn to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹750–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,700–6,000
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
- Phone
- 1800 345 1122
- [email protected]
- Website
- booking.osrtc.org
Bus from Puri to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹844
- Website
- https://booking.osrtc.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Rourkela bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh station.
Madurai to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Rourkela is 1863 km. It takes approximately 27h 53m to drive from Madurai to Rourkela.
There are 11+ hotels available in Rourkela.









