Dhaka to Rourkela by bus
Rourkela lies 591 km (367 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 721 km (448 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Rourkela | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 273,317 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 195 m (640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Rourkela are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 10 h 51 min journey lands only 10 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rourkela
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Dhaka to Rourkela
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Staying in Rourkela
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Common questions
How far is Rourkela from Dhaka?
591 km (367 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 721 km (448 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Rourkela by bus?
About 10 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Rourkela?
Rourkela is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Rourkela?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.