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Rourkela to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Cuttack, Odisha.

281 kmDistance
5.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3190
Sedan₹3750
SUV₹4930
Innova / MUV₹5540
Tempo Traveller₹6480
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹310
AC Seater₹510
Non-AC Sleeper₹450
AC Sleeper₹650
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹840
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Train
Sleeper₹200
Economy₹310
Third AC₹420
Second AC₹590
First AC₹820
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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: Rourkela to Cuttack

281 km · ~5h 57m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rourkela

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Pal Lahara

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, 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 Cuttack

281 km · ~6h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Rourkela → Cuttack

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~281 km

    ~6h 15m|Tentative fare ₹310–₹840

  3. Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, 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 Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Barang for Cuttack.

Direct trains

Rourkela-Bhubaneswar InterCity#18105 · Express
05:30 AMRourkela
7h 9m48 stops
12:39 PMBarang
Rourkela-Puri Passenger#58131 · Passenger
08:00 AMRourkela
12h 15m59 stops
08:15 PMCuttack
HATIA - PURI Tapaswini Exp#18451 · Express
07:20 PMRourkela
8h 45m61 stops
04:05 AM+1dCuttack
DHANBAD - BHUBANESWAR Garib Rath Exp#12831 · Garib Rath
11:40 PMRourkela
7h 20m54 stops
07:00 AM+1dCuttack

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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rourkela to Cuttack is about 281 km by road, roughly 5.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 281 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,190 · Sedan ₹3,750 · SUV ₹4,930 · Innova / MUV ₹5,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,480
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹310 · AC Seater ₹510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹450 · AC Sleeper ₹650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹840
  • Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹310 · Third AC ₹420 · Second AC ₹590 · First AC ₹820

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

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