Rome2Rio

How to get fromHowrah to Rourkelaby train, car, taxi or plane

Find Transport to Rourkela

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Rourkela by train, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Rourkelatrain12810 / ...
    5h 45m
    ₹260–2,000
  2. Drive 423.8 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Rourkelacar423.8 km
    6h 44m
    ₹4,430–6,399
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howrah to Rourkelataxi423.8 km
    6h 44m
    ₹9,000–12,000
  4. Fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)planeCCU - JRG
    2. Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Rourkelatrain
    5h 18m
    ₹7,052–15,598
  5. Fly to Jamshedpur, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jamshedpur (IXW)planeCCU - IXW
    2. Take the train from Tatanagar Jn to Rourkelatrain
    6h 17m
    ₹3,762–25,788
  6. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)planeCCU - IXR
    2. Take the train from Hatia to Rourkelatrain
    7h 46m
    ₹5,192–9,338

Howrah to Rourkela by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹260Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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 45m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.