Rourkela to Kumarakom

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rourkela, Odisha to Kumarakom, Kerala.

Approx Distance: 2171 km

Approx Duration: 48.2 hrs

Route overview

Rourkela to Kumarakom is about 2171 km by road, roughly 48.2 hours of travel time.

By car: Rourkela to Kumarakom

About 43h 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 (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.
• 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 434. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 584. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 734. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 868. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1018. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1168. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1303. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1453. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1603. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1737. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1887. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2037. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
• 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Arrive in Kumarakom

By bus: Rourkela to Kumarakom

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) · ~724 km Takes about 16h 5m. Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080.
• Change buses at a major city (around km 724). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kumarakom. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
• change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~724 km Takes about 16h 5m. Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080.
• Change buses at a major city (around km 1447). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kumarakom. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
• change point 2 → Kumarakom. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~724 km Takes about 16h 5m. Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080.
• Arrive in Kumarakom

By train: Rourkela to Kumarakom

The nearest railway stations are Rourkela for Rourkela and Kottayam for Kumarakom. 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, 42h 27m in total: HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12835) 08:51 PM Bondamunda to 10:00 PM Tirupati Main, then Sabari Express (17230) 12:35 AM Tirupati Main to 03:18 PM Chingavanam — change at Tirupati Main (about 2h 35m wait)
• With one change, 42h 29m in total: TATANAGAR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12889) 08:49 PM Bisra to 10:00 PM Tirupati Main, then Sabari Express (17230) 12:35 AM Tirupati Main to 03:18 PM Chingavanam — change at Tirupati Main (about 2h 35m wait)
• With one change, 42h 54m in total: HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12835) 08:51 PM Bondamunda to 03:30 PM Vijayawada Jn, then Himsagar Express (16318) 07:20 PM Vijayawada Jn to 03:45 PM Chingavanam — change at Vijayawada Jn (about 3h 50m 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 2171 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

• Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,980 · Sedan ₹28,320 · SUV ₹37,060 · Innova / MUV ₹41,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,060
• Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,390 · AC Seater ₹3,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,470 · AC Sleeper ₹4,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,130
• Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,200 · Third AC ₹3,070 · Second AC ₹4,370 · First AC ₹6,110

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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