Kochi to Rourkela
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, 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: Kochi to Rourkela
2144 km · ~46h 13m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi
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.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 858Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1008Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1158Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1286Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1436Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1586Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1715Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1865Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2015Look 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: Kochi to Rourkela
2144 km · ~47h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Kochi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km
~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km
~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- 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.
- change point 2 → Rourkela
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km
~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- 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
Other options with a change
1 change · 40h 35m in total
Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 2h 27m wait
1 change · 40h 39m 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
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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