Rourkela to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Asansol, West Bengal.
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: Rourkela to Asansol
351 km · ~7h 41m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rourkela
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KharsawanAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near AdraAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Rourkela to Asansol
351 km · ~7h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rourkela
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rourkela. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rourkela → Asansol
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~351 km
~7h 48m|Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,030
Usual tea / meal halts: Chandil (~170 km)
- Arrive in Asansol
Asansol, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Rourkela to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 9h 46m in total
Change trains at Sini Jn — about 3h 51m wait
1 change · 10h 7m in total
Change trains at Gamharia — about 3h 7m wait
1 change · 10h 7m in total
Change trains at Gamharia — about 3h 7m 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
Rourkela to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rourkela to Asansol is about 351 km by road, roughly 7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Purulia.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 351 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,960 · Sedan ₹4,660 · SUV ₹6,120 · Innova / MUV ₹6,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,020
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹390 · AC Seater ₹630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹560 · AC Sleeper ₹810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,030
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹520 · Second AC ₹730 · First AC ₹1,010
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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