The average train between Balasore and Rourkela takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Balasore to Rourkela. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Balasore and Rourkela. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Balasore is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Rourkela at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balasore to Rourkela. However, there are services departing from Balasore station and arriving at Rourkela station via Kharagpur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Balasore to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Balasore station.
Balasore to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rourkela station.
The distance between Balasore and Rourkela is 228.6 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Balasore to Rourkela via Kharagpur Jn in around 6h 38m.