Idukki to Rourkela
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala 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: Idukki to Rourkela
2092 km · ~45h 10m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Idukki
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.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 418Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 568Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 718Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 837Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 987Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1137Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1255Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1405Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1674Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1824Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1974Look 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: Idukki to Rourkela
2092 km · ~46h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Idukki
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Idukki. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Idukki → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~697 km
~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- Change buses at a major city (around km 697)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~697 km
~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1395)
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 2 → Rourkela
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~697 km
~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- 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: Idukki to Rourkela
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, Rourkela for Rourkela.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 40h 24m in total
Change trains at Kettandapatti — about 2h 26m wait
1 change · 40h 28m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 2h 42m wait
1 change · 40h 59m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 3h 39m 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
Idukki to Rourkela: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Idukki to Rourkela is about 2092 km by road, roughly 41.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2092 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,110 · Sedan ₹27,300 · SUV ₹35,710 · Innova / MUV ₹39,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,320
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,300 · AC Seater ₹3,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,350 · AC Sleeper ₹4,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,960 · Second AC ₹4,210 · First AC ₹5,890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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