Welcome to Rourkela, nestled in the heart of Odisha. Known as the Steel City, Rourkela is famed for its industrial prowess. Here's your guide on how to reach Rourkela by train, flight, and road from India's top cities.
Rourkela has an extensive railway network and is well-connected to major cities across India. The primary railway station is the Rourkela Railway Station (Station Code: ROU), which is well within the city limits.
The nearest airport to Rourkela is the Jharsuguda Airport (IATA: JRG), located approximately 134 kilometers away. Alternatively, you can fly to the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar (IATA: BBI), which is around 330 kilometers from Rourkela. From there you can take a train or a taxi to Rourkela.
Rourkela is connected through a network of national and state highways which makes it accessible by road. The city is well connected by bus services from nearby cities and states.
| City | Distance (Approx.) | By Flight | By Train | By Road (Suggested Route) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,700 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Mumbai - Nagpur - Raipur - Rourkela (Stopover at Nagpur or Raipur recommended) |
| Delhi | 1,250 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Delhi - Agra - Kanpur - Jhansi - Sambalpur - Rourkela (Stopover at Kanpur or Sambalpur recommended) |
| Kolkata | 413 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Kolkata - Kharagpur - Jamshedpur - Rourkela (Direct route) |
| Chennai | 1,235 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Chennai - Nellore - Vijayawada - Visakhapatnam - Rourkela (Stopover at Visakhapatnam recommended) |
| Bangalore | 1,495 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Bangalore - Hyderabad - Vijayawada - Visakhapatnam - Rourkela (Stopover at Hyderabad or Visakhapatnam recommended) |
| Hyderabad | 1,015 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Hyderabad - Warangal - Raipur - Rourkela (Stopover at Raipur recommended) |
| Ahmedabad | 1,576 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Ahmedabad - Vadodara - Ujjain - Nagpur - Rourkela (Stopover at Nagpur recommended) |
| Pune | 1,500 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Pune - Hyderabad - Raipur - Rourkela (Stopover at Hyderabad recommended) |
| Jaipur | 1,424 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Jaipur - Kota - Jhansi - Sambalpur - Rourkela (Stopover at Jhansi recommended) |
| Surat | 1,472 KM | Fly to Bhubaneswar and then take a train / bus to Rourkela | Board a train directly to Rourkela | Surat - Vadodara - Ujjain - Nagpur - Raipur - Rourkela (Stopover at Nagpur or Raipur recommended) |
Please note that distances are approximate and travel times can vary based on the chosen mode of transportation, as well as current road, railway, and air network conditions. Flight options are dependent on availability and may require additional journey planning to get to Rourkela. It's recommended to check with local transportation authorities or mapping services for the most up-to-date travel information and regulations.
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