Rourkela to Chitrakote
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rourkela, Odisha to Chitrakote, Chhattisgarh.
Approx Distance: 613 km
Approx Duration: 13.6 hrs
Route overview
Rourkela to Chitrakote is about 613 km by road, roughly 13.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Rourkela to Chitrakote
About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rourkela. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 157 km (about 3h 8m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 307. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 457. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 157 km (about 3h 8m of driving) — Arrive in Chitrakote
By bus: Rourkela to Chitrakote
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 → Chitrakote. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~613 km Takes about 13h 37m. Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,770.
- Arrive in Chitrakote
By train: Rourkela to Chitrakote
The nearest railway stations are Rourkela for Rourkela and Dilmili for Chitrakote. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 25h 2m in total: ROURKELA - KORAPUT Exp (18107) 04:45 PM Rourkela to 07:30 AM Koraput, then Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger (58501) 01:30 PM Koraput to 05:47 PM Silak Jhori — change at Koraput (about 6h wait)
- With one change, 25h 4m in total: ROURKELA - KORAPUT Exp (18107) 04:45 PM Rourkela to 03:03 AM Singapuram Road, then Hirakhand Express Slip (18447-Slip) 05:20 AM Singapuram Road to 05:49 PM Silak Jhori — change at Singapuram Road (about 2h 17m wait)
- With one change, 36h 19m in total: Rourkela-Bhubaneswar InterCity (18105) 05:30 AM Rourkela to 01:00 PM Bhubaneswar, then Hirakhand Express Slip (18447-Slip) 07:35 PM Bhubaneswar to 05:49 PM Silak Jhori — change at Bhubaneswar (about 6h 35m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 613 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,840 · Sedan ₹8,070 · SUV ₹10,570 · Innova / MUV ₹11,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹670 · AC Seater ₹1,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹980 · AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹890 · Second AC ₹1,260 · First AC ₹1,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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