Rourkela to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Kannur, Kerala.
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 Kannur
1991 km · ~43h 9m · About 40h of driving split over 5 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 398Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 796Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 946Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1096Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1195Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1345Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1593Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1743Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1893Look 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 Kannur
1991 km · ~44h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~996 km
~22h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840
- Change buses at a major city (around km 996)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~996 km
~22h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840
- Arrive in Kannur
Kannur, Kerala
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 Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 38h 43m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 48m wait
1 change · 39h 23m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 48m wait
1 change · 39h 23m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 37m 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 Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rourkela to Kannur is about 1991 km by road, roughly 39.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1991 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,000 · Sedan ₹25,980 · SUV ₹34,000 · Innova / MUV ₹38,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,190 · AC Seater ₹3,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,190 · AC Sleeper ₹4,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,620
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,020 · Third AC ₹2,820 · Second AC ₹4,010 · First AC ₹5,600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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