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Ratlam to Rourkela

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

1321 kmDistance

26.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹14630

Sedan₹17270

SUV₹22610

Innova / MUV₹25300

Tempo Traveller₹29360

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1450

AC Seater₹2380

Non-AC Sleeper₹2110

AC Sleeper₹3040

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3750

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Train

Sleeper₹820

Economy₹1350

Third AC₹1880

Second AC₹2670

First AC₹3730

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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: Ratlam to Rourkela

1321 km · ~28h 25m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Ratlam
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.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 440
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 590
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 740
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 881
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1031
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1181
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m 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: Ratlam to Rourkela

1321 km · ~29h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ratlam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ratlam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ratlam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~661 km
~14h 41m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900
Search buses Ratlam to Rourkela
Change buses at a major city (around km 661)
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) · ~661 km
~14h 41m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900
Search buses Ratlam 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: Ratlam to Rourkela

Nearest railway stations: Ratlam Jn for Ratlam, Rourkela for Rourkela.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 30h 50m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto

07:39 AMRunkhera

9h 22m108 stops

05:01 PMKopar Road

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 52m wait

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12261 · Duronto

05:53 PMKopar Road

20h 36m204 stops

02:29 PM^+1dBisra

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 32h 18m in total

Ratlam Akola Passenger#52975 · Passenger

06:00 AMRatlam Jn

16h 30m43 stops

10:30 PMAkola Jn

SLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Akola Jn — about 1h 48m wait

PUNE - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12221 · Duronto

12:18 AMAkola Jn

14h128 stops

02:18 PMBisra

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 32h 29m in total

Ratlam Akola Passenger#52975 · Passenger

06:00 AMRatlam Jn

16h 30m43 stops

10:30 PMAkola Jn

SLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Akola Jn — about 2h 38m wait

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12261 · Duronto

01:08 AMAkola Jn

13h 21m134 stops

02:29 PMBisra

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

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.

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