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Bhubaneswar to Rourkela Trains

Q: What classes are available on Bhubaneswar to Rourkela trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

9 direct trains between Bhubaneswar (BBS) and Rourkela (ROU) — fastest covers it in 6h 40m, cheapest from ₹180.

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9Total trains

6Run daily

419km

6h 40mFastest

₹180From (2S)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take VANDE BHARAT EXP (6h 40m). For budget, the 2S class on this route starts at ₹180. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
18452	TAPASWINI EXP	21:15	07:17	10h 02m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
18477	UTKAL EXPRESS	22:00	08:34	10h 34m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
18118	RAJYARANI EXP	22:10	08:30	10h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22840	INTERCITY SF EX	13:40	21:15	07h 35m	3A, 2S, CC	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20817	TEJAS RAJ EXP	07:15	14:00	06h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A	Sat
18403	BBS DHN EXPRESS	20:25	03:35	07h 10m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22805	BBS ANVT S F	12:30	20:02	07h 32m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Sat
18126	PURI-ROU EXPRESS	06:14	20:35	14h 21m		Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
20836	VANDE BHARAT EXP	06:05	12:45	06h 40m	CC, EC	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela?

There are 9 direct trains between Bhubaneswar (BBS) and Rourkela (ROU), of which 6 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela?

VANDE BHARAT EXP (20836) is the fastest, covering the route in 6h 40m (419 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela?

The lowest base fare is ₹180 in 2S class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela?

Visit Ghumo.Live, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on Bhubaneswar to Rourkela trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, 2S, CC, EC.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.