Rourkela to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Karunagappalli, 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 Karunagappalli
2231 km · ~47h 57m · About 45h 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.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 446Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 596Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 746Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 892Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1042Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1192Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1339Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1489Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1639Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1785Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1935Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2085Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarunagappalliKarunagappalli, Kerala
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 Karunagappalli
2231 km · ~49h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 744)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1487)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Karunagappalli
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, 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 Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 44h 49m in total
Change trains at Ramapuram — about 3h 18m wait
1 change · 44h 51m in total
Change trains at Ramapuram — about 3h 4m wait
1 change · 45h 54m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m 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 Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rourkela to Karunagappalli is about 2231 km by road, roughly 44.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2231 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,640 · Sedan ₹29,100 · SUV ₹38,080 · Innova / MUV ₹42,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,380
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,450 · AC Seater ₹4,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,570 · AC Sleeper ₹5,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,260 · Third AC ₹3,150 · Second AC ₹4,490 · First AC ₹6,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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