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There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Rourkela by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane plane COK - JRG
    3. Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain train
    8h 38m
    ₹14,947–34,423

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Rourkelatrain train 18190 / ...
    38h 57m
    ₹800–6,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkelabus bus
    42h 14m

  4. Drive  1,875.2 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Rourkelacar car 1,875.2 km
    27h 34m
    ₹18,345–26,499

  5. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane plane CCJ - JRG
    3. Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain train
    11h 40m
    ₹14,186–35,324

  6. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane plane CJB - JRG
    3. Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain train
    10h 31m
    ₹12,316–34,273

  7. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane COK - IXR
    3. Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain train
    11h 27m
    ₹12,667–20,263

Palakkad to Rourkela by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration38h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,757.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Rourkela twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 38h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Rourkela via Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar in around 42h 14m.

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