The average train between Howrah and Rourkela takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Howrah and Rourkela. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howrah is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Rourkela at 5:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah station and arriving at Rourkela station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 7m.
Howrah to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Howrah to Rourkela train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rourkela station.
The distance between Howrah and Rourkela is 357.3 km. The road distance is 414 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Rourkela every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 45m.