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Kochi to Rourkela

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

2144 kmDistance
42.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23680
Sedan₹27970
SUV₹36600
Innova / MUV₹40940
Tempo Traveller₹47470
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2360
AC Seater₹3860
Non-AC Sleeper₹3430
AC Sleeper₹4930
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6050
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Train
Sleeper₹1320
Economy₹2170
Third AC₹3030
Second AC₹4320
First AC₹6030
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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: Kochi to Rourkela

2144 km · ~46h 13m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kochi

    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. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 429

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 579

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 729

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

  7. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 858

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1008

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1158

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

  10. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1286

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1436

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1586

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

  13. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1715

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1865

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2015

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

  16. 129 km · 2h 35m 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: Kochi to Rourkela

2144 km · ~47h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kochi

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

  2. Kochi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km

    ~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 715)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km

    ~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1429)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Rourkela

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km

    ~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  7. 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: Kochi to Rourkela

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Rourkela for Rourkela.

Direct trains

Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip#13352-Slip · Express
07:15 AMErnakulam Jn
46h 5m324 stops
05:20 AM+2dRourkela
ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express#13352 · Express
07:15 AMErnakulam Jn
46h 5m345 stops
05:20 AM+2dRourkela

Other options with a change

1 change · 40h 35m in total

Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express#12698 · Superfast
12:02 AMTriupunittura
8h 46m69 stops
08:48 AMJolarpettai

Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 2h 27m wait

YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp#12836 · Superfast
11:15 AMJolarpettai
29h 22m227 stops
04:37 PM+1dBondamunda

1 change · 40h 39m in total

Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express#12698 · Superfast
12:02 AMTriupunittura
9h 56m82 stops
09:58 AMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 2h 42m wait

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

1 change · 40h 59m in total

ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
09:30 PMErnakulam Jn
16h 41m163 stops
02:11 PM+1dDiva

Change trains at Diva — about 3h 39m wait

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12261 · Duronto
05:50 PMDiva
20h 39m206 stops
02:29 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

Kochi to Rourkela: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Rourkela is about 2144 km by road, roughly 42.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2144 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,680 · Sedan ₹27,970 · SUV ₹36,600 · Innova / MUV ₹40,940 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,470
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,430 · AC Sleeper ₹4,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,170 · Third AC ₹3,030 · Second AC ₹4,320 · First AC ₹6,030

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

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