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Rourkela to Kunnamangalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Kunnamangalam, Kerala.

2011 kmDistance
40.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22220
Sedan₹26240
SUV₹34340
Innova / MUV₹38410
Tempo Traveller₹44540
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2210
AC Seater₹3620
Non-AC Sleeper₹3220
AC Sleeper₹4630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5680
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Train
Sleeper₹1240
Economy₹2040
Third AC₹2850
Second AC₹4050
First AC₹5660
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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 Kunnamangalam

2011 km · ~43h 33m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rourkela

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 402

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 552

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 702

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 804

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 954

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1104

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1207

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1357

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1507

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1609

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1759

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1909

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

2011 km · ~44h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Rourkela → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km

    ~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 670)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kunnamangalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km

    ~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1341)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kunnamangalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km

    ~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  7. Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 39h 51m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp#12860 · Superfast
07:40 PMBisra
24h 41m207 stops
08:21 PM+1dDiva

Change trains at Diva — about 48m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
09:09 PMDiva
14h 22m128 stops
11:31 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 41h 2m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
01:42 PMBisra
20h 24m201 stops
10:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 48m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
18h 50m130 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 41h 2m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
01:42 PMBisra
20h 24m201 stops
10:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 37m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
19h 1m121 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rourkela to Kunnamangalam is about 2011 km by road, roughly 40.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2011 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,220 · Sedan ₹26,240 · SUV ₹34,340 · Innova / MUV ₹38,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,540
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,210 · AC Seater ₹3,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · AC Sleeper ₹4,630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,680
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,240 · Economy ₹2,040 · Third AC ₹2,850 · Second AC ₹4,050 · First AC ₹5,660

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

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