Rourkela to Orchha
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rourkela, Odisha to Orchha, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 935 km
Approx Duration: 20.8 hrs
Route overview
Rourkela to Orchha is about 935 km by road, roughly 20.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Rourkela to Orchha
About 19h of driving split over 3 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.
- 162 km (about 3h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 312. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 462. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 162 km (about 3h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 623. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 773. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 162 km (about 3h 14m of driving) — Arrive in Orchha
By bus: Rourkela to Orchha
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Orchha. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~935 km Takes about 20h 47m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670.
- Arrive in Orchha
By train: Rourkela to Orchha
The nearest railway stations are Rourkela for Rourkela and Jhansi Jn for Orchha. 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, 18h 53m in total: HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp (12222) 01:46 PM Bisra to 06:02 PM Gatora, then VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp (18507) 06:42 PM Gatora to 08:39 AM Karari — change at Gatora (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 18h 57m in total: HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp (12262) 01:42 PM Bisra to 05:48 PM Jairamnagar, then VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp (18507) 06:31 PM Jairamnagar to 08:39 AM Karari — change at Jairamnagar (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 20h 26m in total: HATIA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp (12812) 12:13 PM Bondamunda to 04:55 PM Bilaspur Jn, then VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp (18507) 07:05 PM Bilaspur Jn to 08:39 AM Karari — change at Bilaspur Jn (about 2h 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 935 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,390 · Sedan ₹12,260 · SUV ₹16,050 · Innova / MUV ₹17,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,030 · AC Seater ₹1,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,500 · AC Sleeper ₹2,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,670
- Train: Sleeper ₹590 · Economy ₹970 · Third AC ₹1,340 · Second AC ₹1,900 · First AC ₹2,650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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