Ambikapur to Sonbhadra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Ambikapur to Sonbhadra
227 km · ~4h 52m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ambikapur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near RenukutAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SonbhadraSonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Ambikapur to Sonbhadra
227 km · ~5h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ambikapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambikapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ambikapur → Sonbhadra
AC Seater / Volvo · ~227 km
~5h 3m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹690
- Arrive in Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ambikapur to Sonbhadra
Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, Roberts Ganj for Sonbhadra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 43m in total
Change trains at Jhalwara — about 2h 20m wait
1 change · 24h in total
Change trains at Jhalwara — about 8h 23m wait
1 change · 27h 30m in total
Change trains at New Katni Jn — about 13h 15m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Ambikapur to Sonbhadra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ambikapur to Sonbhadra is about 227 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 227 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹360 · AC Sleeper ₹520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹690
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹480 · First AC ₹670
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Things to Do in Sonbhadra
Visit Vijaygarh Fort
A hill fort ruin overlooking the Vindhya plateau in Sonbhadra.
Visit Robertsganj
The district headquarters town of Sonbhadra, a base for exploring the surrounding forts and falls.
Visit Rihand Dam
One of India’s largest reservoirs by surface area, damming the Rihand river.
Visit Mukkha Falls
A forest waterfall in Sonbhadra, fullest shortly after the monsoon.
Visit Agori Fort
A riverside fort ruin near the Son river, among Sonbhadra’s oldest strongholds.
Visit Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur districts of southeastern Uttar Pradesh.
Suggested Sonbhadra Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Sonbhadra
- Travel from Ambikapur to Sonbhadra (about 4.5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Vijaygarh Fort
Day 2Explore Sonbhadra
- Visit Robertsganj
- Visit Rihand Dam
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Mukkha Falls
- Head back to Ambikapur
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