Rourkela to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Chinnar, Kerala.
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 Chinnar
2088 km · ~45h 6m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rourkela
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 418Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 568Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 718Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 835Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 985Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1135Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1253Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1403Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1553Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1670Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1820Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1970Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Chinnar
2088 km · ~46h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~696 km
~15h 28m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- Change buses at a major city (around km 696)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~696 km
~15h 28m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1392)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~696 km
~15h 28m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
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 Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 42h 43m in total
Change trains at Gumgaon — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 42h 57m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 42h 59m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m 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 Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rourkela to Chinnar is about 2088 km by road, roughly 41.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2088 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,070 · Sedan ₹27,240 · SUV ₹35,650 · Innova / MUV ₹39,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,300 · AC Seater ₹3,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,340 · AC Sleeper ₹4,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,900
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,950 · Second AC ₹4,210 · First AC ₹5,880
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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