Anantapur to Lonar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh to Lonar, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 781 km
Approx Duration: 17.4 hrs
Route overview
Anantapur to Lonar is about 781 km by road, roughly 17.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Anantapur to Lonar
About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Anantapur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 91 km (about 1h 49m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 391. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 541. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 691. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 91 km (about 1h 49m of driving) — Arrive in Lonar
By bus: Anantapur to Lonar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Anantapur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Anantapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Anantapur → Lonar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km Takes about 17h 21m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240.
- Arrive in Lonar
By train: Anantapur to Lonar
The nearest railway stations are Anantapur for Anantapur and Paradgaon (about 53 km away) for Lonar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Bangalore-Nanded Express (16594) — departs 04:20 AM from Anantapur, arrives 08:53 PM at Parbhani Jn, 16h 33m
- With one change, 18h 28m in total: Wainganga express (12251) 02:59 AM Chigicherla to 10:54 AM Lalaguda Gate, then Devagiri Express (17058) 01:38 PM Lalaguda Gate to 09:27 PM Paradgaon — change at Lalaguda Gate (about 2h 44m wait)
- With one change, 18h 29m in total: Kongu Express (12647) 02:58 AM Chigicherla to 10:54 AM Lalaguda Gate, then Devagiri Express (17058) 01:38 PM Lalaguda Gate to 09:27 PM Paradgaon — change at Lalaguda Gate (about 2h 44m wait)
- With one change, 18h 29m in total: YESVANTPUR - GORAKHPUR Exp (15024) 02:58 AM Chigicherla to 10:54 AM Lalaguda Gate, then Devagiri Express (17058) 01:38 PM Lalaguda Gate to 09:27 PM Paradgaon — change at Lalaguda Gate (about 2h 44m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 781 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,690 · Sedan ₹10,250 · SUV ₹13,430 · Innova / MUV ₹15,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,480
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹860 · AC Seater ₹1,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · AC Sleeper ₹1,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,240
- Train: Sleeper ₹500 · Economy ₹810 · Third AC ₹1,120 · Second AC ₹1,590 · First AC ₹2,220
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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