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Rourkela to Dehradun

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

1465 kmDistance
29.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹50,670
Ertiga₹64,515
Innova₹67,284
Innova Crysta₹82,928
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,14,354

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,610
AC Seater₹2,640
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,340
AC Sleeper₹3,370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,150
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Train
Sleeper₹910
Economy₹1,500
Third AC₹2,080
Second AC₹2,960
First AC₹4,130
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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 Dehradun

1465 km · ~31h 58m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rourkela

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 366

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 516

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 666

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 733

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 883

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1099

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1249

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1399

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dehradun

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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 Dehradun

1465 km · ~32h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~733 km

    ~16h 17m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 733)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dehradun. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Dehradun

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~733 km

    ~16h 17m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  5. Arrive in Dehradun

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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 Dehradun

Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Dehradun for Dehradun.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 33m in total

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Gitanjali Exp#12859 · Superfast
05:27 AMKanshbahal
7h 3m80 stops
12:30 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 40m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
01:10 PMHowrah Jn
28h 50m242 stops
06:00 PM+1dDehradun

1 change · 39h 14m in total

HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp#12222 · Duronto
01:46 PMBisra
9h 59m101 stops
11:45 PMNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 4h 5m wait

Chennai Dehradun Express#12687 · Superfast
03:50 AMNagpur
25h 10m169 stops
05:00 AM+1dDehradun

1 change · 39h 14m in total

HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp#12222 · Duronto
01:46 PMBisra
9h 59m101 stops
11:45 PMNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 4h 5m wait

Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip#12687-Slip · Superfast
03:50 AMNagpur
25h 10m169 stops
05:00 AM+1dDehradun

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.

Rourkela to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rourkela to Dehradun is about 1465 km by road, roughly 29.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1465 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹50,670 · Ertiga ₹64,515 · Innova ₹67,284 · Innova Crysta ₹82,928 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,14,354
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,610 · AC Seater ₹2,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,340 · AC Sleeper ₹3,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,150
  • Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,500 · Third AC ₹2,080 · Second AC ₹2,960 · First AC ₹4,130

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

Want the full Dehradun guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dehradun.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Rourkela to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Sonbhadra420 km from Rourkela

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rae Bareli740 km from Rourkela

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Hardoi965 km from Rourkela

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Pilibhit1130 km from Rourkela

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Kashipur1260 km from Rourkela

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Things to Do in Dehradun

India Thrills

India Thrills is worth a visit while in Dehradun.

Adventure Nation

Adventure Nation is worth a visit while in Dehradun.

Chetwoode Hall

The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.

Clock Tower

Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area.

Jaspal Rana Shooting Range

Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun

The Kalinga War Memorial

The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).

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Suggested Dehradun Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dehradun

  • Travel from Rourkela to Dehradun (about 29.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Uttara Museum of Contemporary Art

Day 2Explore Dehradun

  • Visit Robber's Cave
  • Visit Doon Valley
  • Visit Santala devi temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Tapkeshwar Temple
  • Head back to Rourkela
Suggested from Dehradun's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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About 60 km by road

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About 75 km by road

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