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Howrah to Rourkela trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Howrah and Rourkela takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Howrah 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.

6h 16m
Duration
414 km
Distance
₹280
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Howrah to Rourkela train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Howrah and Rourkela. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howrah is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Rourkela at 5:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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    train train 6h 12m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 6h 5m • Direct
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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 6h 5m • Direct
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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 12m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 6h 5m • Direct
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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 12m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 6h 5m • Direct
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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 12m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 6h 12m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 6h 57m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 6h 5m • Direct
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    train train 6h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 12m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Howrah to Rourkela? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 413.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Rourkela, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Rourkela every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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