What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Rourkela?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Rourkela is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 36h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Rourkela?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Rourkela is to fly and train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹25,000.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Rourkela?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Rourkela. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Rourkela via Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Rourkela?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Rourkela. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Rourkela via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 19m.

How far is it from Salem to Rourkela?

The distance between Salem and Rourkela is 1671 km. The road distance is 1671.2 km.

How do I travel from Salem to Rourkela without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Rourkela without a car is to train which takes 36h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Rourkela?

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Salem to Rourkela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Rourkela bus from?

Salem to Rourkela bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Salem station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Rourkela train from?

Salem to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.

Train or bus from Salem to Rourkela?

The best way to get from Salem to Rourkela is to train which takes 36h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 52m.

Where does the Salem to Rourkela bus arrive?

Salem to Rourkela bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Where does the Salem to Rourkela train arrive?

Salem to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rourkela station.

Can I drive from Salem to Rourkela?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Rourkela is 1671 km. It takes approximately 24h 44m to drive from Salem to Rourkela.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salem to Rourkela?

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Where can I stay near Rourkela?

There are 10+ hotels available in Rourkela.

Salem to Rourkela - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Salem to Birsa Munda Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane SXV - IXR
2. Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain
9h 32m
₹9,715–24,279
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Rourkelatrain 13352 / ...
36h 19m
₹858–6,833
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salem to Bengalurubus
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswarbus
3. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Rourkelabus
38h 52m
Drive 1,671.2 km
1. Drive from Salem to Rourkelacar 1,671.2 km
24h 44m
₹18,705–27,019
Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Salem to Madiwalabus
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru Dairy Circle to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane BLR - JRG
4. Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain
10h 4m
₹8,743–25,076
Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Salem to Madiwalabus
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru Dairy Circle to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane BLR - IXR
4. Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain
13h 38m
₹7,963–14,916
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salem Town to Tambaramtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane MAA - IXR
3. Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain
13h 51m
₹9,486–19,859

Salem to Rourkela by train

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36h 19mAverage Duration

₹858Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,671.3 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Rourkela twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–6,000 and the journey takes 34h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to Rourkela via Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar in around 38h 52m.

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