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How to get fromRourkela to Chennaiby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Rourkela to Jharsuguda Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JRG - MAA
    8h 58m
    ₹9,463–25,502

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rourkela to Peramburtrain train 18189
    28h 25m
    ₹600–4,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rourkela to Bhubaneswarbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    33h 30m

  4. Drive  1,425.2 km

    1. Drive from Rourkela to Chennaicar car 1,425.2 km
    21h 16m
    ₹15,973–23,072

  5. Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rourkela to Hatiatrain train
    2. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXR - MAA
    7h 42m
    ₹8,696–17,314

  6. Train to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rourkela to Jharsuguda Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane JRG - TIR
    3. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    20h 1m
    ₹15,744–41,862

  7. Train to Mana Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rourkela to Raipur Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Mana Airport (RPR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane RPR - MAA
    10h 32m
    ₹7,270–19,611

Rourkela to Chennai by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,198.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Rourkela to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 28h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rourkela to Chennai via Bhubaneswar in around 33h 30m.

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