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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

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.

Route Map

By Car: Ratlam to Rourkela

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

  1. Start from Ratlam

    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. 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.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 590

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 740

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

  7. 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.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1031

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1181

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

  10. 140 km · 2h 48m 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: Ratlam to Rourkela

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

  1. 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.

  2. Ratlam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~661 km

    ~14h 41m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → Rourkela

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~661 km

    ~14h 41m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  5. 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: 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

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

1 change · 32h 18m in total

Ratlam Akola Passenger#52975 · Passenger
06:00 AMRatlam Jn
16h 30m43 stops
10:30 PMAkola Jn

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

1 change · 32h 29m in total

Ratlam Akola Passenger#52975 · Passenger
06:00 AMRatlam Jn
16h 30m43 stops
10:30 PMAkola Jn

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

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

Ratlam to Rourkela: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ratlam to Rourkela is about 1321 km by road, roughly 26.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1321 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,630 · Sedan ₹17,270 · SUV ₹22,610 · Innova / MUV ₹25,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,360
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,450 · AC Seater ₹2,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,750
  • Train: Sleeper ₹820 · Economy ₹1,350 · Third AC ₹1,880 · Second AC ₹2,670 · First AC ₹3,730

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

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