Rourkela to Somnath
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Rourkela, Odisha to Somnath, Gujarat.
Approx Distance: 1952 km
Approx Duration: 43.4 hrs
Route overview
Rourkela to Somnath is about 1952 km by road, roughly 43.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Rourkela to Somnath
About 39h 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.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 390. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 540. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 690. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 781. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 931. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1081. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1171. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1321. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1471. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1562. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1712. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1862. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Arrive in Somnath
By bus: Rourkela to Somnath
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) · ~976 km Takes about 21h 41m. Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 976). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Somnath. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Somnath. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~976 km Takes about 21h 41m. Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780.
- Arrive in Somnath
By train: Rourkela to Somnath
The nearest railway stations are Rourkela for Rourkela and Somnath for Somnath. 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, 38h 47m in total: HOWRAH - PORBANDAR SF Exp (12906) 04:43 AM Bisra to 08:55 AM Ahmedabad Jn, then Ahmedabad Somnath Intercity Express (19119) 10:30 AM Ahmedabad Jn to 07:30 PM Veraval — change at Ahmedabad Jn (about 1h 35m wait)
- With one change, 38h 47m in total: Howrah-Porbandar SF Express Slip (12906-Slip) 04:43 AM Bisra to 08:55 AM Ahmedabad Jn, then Ahmedabad Somnath Intercity Express (19119) 10:30 AM Ahmedabad Jn to 07:30 PM Veraval — change at Ahmedabad Jn (about 1h 35m wait)
- With one change, 45h in total: HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp (12860) 07:40 PM Bisra to 08:05 PM Kalyan Jn, then Pune Veraval Express (11088) 10:25 PM Kalyan Jn to 04:40 PM Veraval — change at Kalyan Jn (about 2h 20m 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 1952 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,570 · Sedan ₹25,480 · SUV ₹33,330 · Innova / MUV ₹37,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,150 · AC Seater ₹3,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,120 · AC Sleeper ₹4,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,200 · Economy ₹1,980 · Third AC ₹2,760 · Second AC ₹3,930 · First AC ₹5,500
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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