Rourkela to Howrah
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Howrah, West Bengal.
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 Howrah
467 km · ~10h · About 9h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 234Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 384Look 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 Howrah
467 km · ~10h 23m · 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 → Howrah
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~467 km
~10h 23m|Tentative fare ₹510–₹1,360
- Arrive in Howrah
Howrah, West Bengal
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 Howrah
Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Howrah Jn for Howrah.
Direct trains
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 Howrah: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rourkela to Howrah is about 467 km by road, roughly 9.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 467 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,240 · Sedan ₹6,170 · SUV ₹8,090 · Innova / MUV ₹9,070 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹510 · AC Seater ₹840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹750 · AC Sleeper ₹1,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,360
- Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹500 · Third AC ₹680 · Second AC ₹960 · First AC ₹1,340
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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