Rourkela to Hazaribag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Hazaribag, Jharkhand.
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 Hazaribag
257 km · ~5h 28m · About 5h 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 Birsa Munda AirportAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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 Hazaribag
257 km · ~5h 43m · 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 → Hazaribag
AC Seater / Volvo · ~257 km
~5h 43m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹770
Usual tea / meal halts: Ranchi (~170 km)
- Arrive in Hazaribag
Hazaribag, Jharkhand
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 Hazaribag
Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Barkakana (about 41 km away) for Hazaribag.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 7h 40m in total
Change trains at Ranchi — about 45m wait
1 change · 8h 39m in total
Change trains at Ranchi — about 1h 45m wait
1 change · 8h 39m in total
Change trains at Ranchi — about 1h 45m 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 Hazaribag: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rourkela to Hazaribag is about 257 km by road, roughly 5.1 hours of travel time. The road passes near Ranchi.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 257 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,930 · Sedan ₹3,440 · SUV ₹4,520 · Innova / MUV ₹5,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,950
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹280 · AC Seater ₹460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹410 · AC Sleeper ₹590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹770
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹540 · First AC ₹750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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