There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Rourkela by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane SXV - JRG
- Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain
20h 58m₹10,987–28,796Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Rourkelatrain 13352 / ...
36h 19m₹858–6,833Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Puri, Odishabus
- Take the bus from Puri to Rourkelabus
42h 47mDrive 1,671.1 km
- Drive from Salem to Rourkelacar 1,671.1 km
24h 44m₹18,879–27,269Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane SXV - IXR
- Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain
9h 22m₹8,309–23,596
Salem to Rourkela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Rourkela is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 36h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Rourkela is to fly and train which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Rourkela. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rourkela via Bangalore, Karnataka, Bhubaneswar, Odisha and Puri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 47m.
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.
The distance between Salem and Rourkela is 1412 km. The road distance is 1671.1 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Rourkela without a car is to train which takes 36h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 20h 58m to get from Salem to Rourkela, including transfers.
Salem to Rourkela bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
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 42h 47m.
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, Tamil Nadu to Rourkela via Bangalore, Karnataka, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Puri, Odisha, and Puri in around 42h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–28,000
Flights from Salem to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–28,000
Flights from Salem to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Kochi, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–30,000
Flights from Salem to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Salem to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Salem Jn to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–6,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹750–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,700–3,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,600–6,000
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
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Rourkela bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Salem to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rourkela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Rourkela is 1671 km. It takes approximately 24h 44m to drive from Salem to Rourkela.
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