Rourkela to Bhubaneswar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Bhubaneswar
317 km · ~6h 40m · About 6h 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 Pal LaharaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
167 km · 3h 20m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhubaneswarBhubaneswar, 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: Rourkela to Bhubaneswar
317 km · ~7h 3m · 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 → Bhubaneswar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~317 km
~7h 3m|Tentative fare ₹350–₹940
- Arrive in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, 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: Rourkela to Bhubaneswar
Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar.
Direct trains
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.
Rourkela to Bhubaneswar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rourkela to Bhubaneswar is about 317 km by road, roughly 6.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 317 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹12,317 · Ertiga ₹15,645 · Innova ₹16,311 · Innova Crysta ₹20,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹27,628
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹350 · AC Seater ₹570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹510 · AC Sleeper ₹730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹940
- Train: Sleeper ₹220 · Economy ₹350 · Third AC ₹470 · Second AC ₹660 · First AC ₹920
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Bhubaneswar guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bhubaneswar.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Rourkela to Bhubaneswar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Dhenkanal250 km from Rourkela
- Cuttack280 km from Rourkela
Hotels in Bhubaneswar
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Things to Do in Bhubaneswar
Pathani Samanta Planetarium
The planetarium is named after the famous Odia astrologer Samanta Chandra Sekhar Mahapatra, who was popularly known as Pathani Samanta. The planetarium runs four shows…
Kalinga Stadium
Kalinga Stadium is worth a visit while in Bhubaneswar.
Lingaraja Temple
The 10th or 11th-century temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "the truest fusion of dream and reality". A rare masterpiece, the Lingaraja temple has been rated…
Muktesvara Temple
Built in 996 CE, the Muktesvara Temple marks an important transition point between the early and the later phases of the Kalinga architecture. This temple is considered…
Parasuramesvara Temple
Dating to 650 AD this is the oldest surviving temple in Bhubaneswar, and possibly Odisha. It is the earliest example of Odisha temple architecture and is considered as…
Rajarani Temple
This temple got its name from a red-gold sandstone used, which is called Rajarani locally. It is an abandoned temple and has no presiding deity.
Suggested Bhubaneswar Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Bhubaneswar
- Travel from Rourkela to Bhubaneswar (about 6.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Ananta Vasudeva Temple
Day 2Explore Bhubaneswar
- Visit Somabaresvara Siva Temple
- Visit Ghanteswara Siva Temple
- Visit Kartikesvara Siva Temple
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Regional Museum of Natural History
- Head back to Rourkela
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