Chikkamagaluru to Rourkela
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka to Rourkela, Odisha.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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.
- Start from Chikkamagaluru
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 450Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 600Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 750Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 900Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1050Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1200Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1349Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1499Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1649Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
- 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.
- Chikkamagaluru → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~900 km
~20h|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570
- 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.
- change point 1 → Rourkela
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~900 km
~20h|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570
- 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
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 2h 54m wait
1 change · 40h 14m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 2h 53m wait
1 change · 40h 18m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 3h 12m wait
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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