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Chikkamagaluru to Rourkela

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka to Rourkela, Odisha.

1799 kmDistance
36 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19890
Sedan₹23490
SUV₹30730
Innova / MUV₹34380
Tempo Traveller₹39880
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1980
AC Seater₹3240
Non-AC Sleeper₹2880
AC Sleeper₹4140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5090
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Train
Sleeper₹1110
Economy₹1830
Third AC₹2550
Second AC₹3630
First AC₹5070
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Chikkamagaluru to Rourkela

1799 km · ~38h 39m · About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chikkamagaluru

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 450

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 600

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 750

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 900

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1050

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1200

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1349

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1499

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1649

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Rourkela

    Rourkela, Odisha

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Chikkamagaluru to Rourkela

1799 km · ~40h · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chikkamagaluru

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chikkamagaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Chikkamagaluru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~900 km

    ~20h|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 900)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rourkela. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Rourkela

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~900 km

    ~20h|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570

  5. Arrive in Rourkela

    Rourkela, Odisha

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chikkamagaluru to Rourkela

Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru, Rourkela for Rourkela.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 40h 14m in total

HUBLI - CHENNAI CENT Weekly Exp#17314 · Express
12:23 AMNagavangala
5h 39m37 stops
06:02 AMBaiyyappanahali

Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 2h 54m wait

YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp#12836 · Superfast
08:56 AMBaiyyappanahali
31h 41m245 stops
04:37 PM+1dBondamunda

1 change · 40h 14m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - CHENNAI CENT Exp#17312 · Express
12:23 AMNagavangala
5h 40m37 stops
06:03 AMBaiyyappanahali

Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 2h 53m wait

YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp#12836 · Superfast
08:56 AMBaiyyappanahali
31h 41m245 stops
04:37 PM+1dBondamunda

1 change · 40h 18m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - CHENNAI CENT Exp#17312 · Express
12:23 AMNagavangala
9h 5m68 stops
09:28 AMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 3h 12m wait

YESVANTPUR - TATANAGAR SF Exp#12890
12:40 PMKatpadi Jn
28h 1m217 stops
04:41 PM+1dBisra

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Chikkamagaluru to Rourkela: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chikkamagaluru to Rourkela is about 1799 km by road, roughly 36 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1799 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,890 · Sedan ₹23,490 · SUV ₹30,730 · Innova / MUV ₹34,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,880
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,980 · AC Seater ₹3,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · AC Sleeper ₹4,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,090
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,550 · Second AC ₹3,630 · First AC ₹5,070

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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