There are 4 ways to get from Balasore to Rourkela by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kharagpur
best- Take the train from Balasore to Kharagpur Jntrain 12838 / ...
- Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Rourkelatrain 12860 / ...
6h 42m₹359–2,843Train
cheapest- Take the train from Balasore to Rourkelatrain 18477
7h 16m₹250–2,000Drive 318 km
- Drive from Balasore to Rourkelacar 318 km
5h 5m₹3,112–4,495Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balasore to Rourkelataxi 318 km
5h 5m₹5,500–7,000
Balasore to Rourkela by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balasore to Rourkela is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Balasore to Rourkela is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balasore and arriving at Rourkela. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Balasore and Rourkela is 416 km. The road distance is 318 km.
The best way to get from Balasore to Rourkela without a car is to train via Kharagpur which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Balasore to Rourkela, including transfers.
Balasore to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Balasore station.
Balasore to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kharagpur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balasore to Rourkela is 318 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Balasore to Rourkela.
There are eight+ hotels available in Rourkela.
What companies run services between Balasore, India and Rourkela, India?
You can take a train from Balasore to Rourkela via Kharagpur Jn in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Balasore to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Balasore to Rourkela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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