The average train between Rourkela and Balasore takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Rourkela to Balasore. 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 Rourkela and Balasore. The earliest departure is at 2:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Rourkela is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Balasore at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rourkela to Balasore. However, there are services departing from Rourkela station and arriving at Balasore station via Kharagpur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Rourkela to Balasore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rourkela station.
Rourkela to Balasore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Balasore station.
The distance between Rourkela and Balasore is 228.6 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Rourkela to Balasore via Kharagpur Jn in around 6h 6m.