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Nellore to Rourkela

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Rourkela, Odisha.

1313 kmDistance

26.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹14540

Sedan₹17170

SUV₹22470

Innova / MUV₹25150

Tempo Traveller₹29190

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1440

AC Seater₹2360

Non-AC Sleeper₹2100

AC Sleeper₹3020

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3730

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Train

Sleeper₹820

Economy₹1340

Third AC₹1870

Second AC₹2660

First AC₹3710

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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.

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By Car: Nellore to Rourkela

1313 km · ~28h 16m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Nellore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 438
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 588
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 738
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 875
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1025
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1175
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Rourkela
Rourkela, Odisha
Hotels in Rourkela

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: Nellore to Rourkela

1313 km · ~29h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Nellore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nellore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Nellore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~657 km
~14h 36m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,890
Search buses Nellore to Rourkela
Change buses at a major city (around km 657)
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) · ~657 km
~14h 36m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,890
Search buses Nellore to Rourkela
Arrive in Rourkela
Rourkela, Odisha
Hotels in Rourkela

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

By Train: Nellore to Rourkela

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, Rourkela for Rourkela.

Direct trains

Alappuzha Dhanbad Tatanagar Express Slip#13352-Slip · Express

02:40 AMNellore South

26h 40m170 stops

05:20 AM^+1dRourkela

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

ALAPPUZHA - DHANBAD (Bokaro) Express#13352 · Express

02:41 AMNellore South

26h 39m181 stops

05:20 AM^+1dRourkela

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

YESVANTPUR - HATIA SF Exp#12836 · Superfast

05:30 PMNellore South

22h 55m181 stops

04:25 PM^+1dRourkela

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

YESVANTPUR - TATANAGAR SF Exp#12890

05:30 PMNellore South

22h 55m181 stops

04:25 PM^+1dRourkela

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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