Rourkela to Kullu
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rourkela, Odisha to Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1719 km
Approx Duration: 38.2 hrs
Route overview
Rourkela to Kullu is about 1719 km by road, roughly 38.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Rourkela to Kullu
About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rourkela. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 430. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 580. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 730. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 860. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1010. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1160. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1289. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1439. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1589. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Arrive in Kullu
By bus: Rourkela to Kullu
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) · ~860 km Takes about 19h 7m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 860). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kullu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kullu. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~860 km Takes about 19h 7m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460.
- Arrive in Kullu
By train: Rourkela to Kullu
The nearest railway stations are Rourkela for Rourkela and Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 57h 40m in total: Rourkela-JammuTawi Express (18601) 11:15 AM Rourkela to 10:50 AM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52467) 01:20 PM Pathankot to 08:55 PM Baijnath Paprola — change at Pathankot (about 2h 30m wait)
- With one change, 59h 15m in total: Rourkela-JammuTawi Express (18601) 11:15 AM Rourkela to 10:50 AM Pathankot, then PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER (52469) 03:50 PM Pathankot to 10:30 PM Baijnath Paprola — change at Pathankot (about 5h wait)
- With one change, 71h 30m in total: Rourkela-JammuTawi Express (18601) 11:15 AM Rourkela to 10:50 AM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52463) 04:00 AM Pathankot to 10:45 AM Baijnath Paprola — change at Pathankot (about 17h 10m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1719 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,010 · Sedan ₹22,450 · SUV ₹29,370 · Innova / MUV ₹32,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,120
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,890 · AC Seater ₹3,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,750 · AC Sleeper ₹3,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,750 · Third AC ₹2,440 · Second AC ₹3,470 · First AC ₹4,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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