Ara to Ayodhya
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ara, Bihar to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 366 km
Approx Duration: 8.1 hrs
Route overview
Ara to Ayodhya is about 366 km by road, roughly 8.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Ara to Ayodhya
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ara. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Ghosi. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Tanda. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Ayodhya
By bus: Ara to Ayodhya
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ara. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → Ayodhya. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~366 km Takes about 8h 8m. Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,070. Usual tea/meal halts: Ghosi (~170 km).
- Arrive in Ayodhya
By train: Ara to Ayodhya
The nearest railway stations are Ara for Ara and Ayodhya for Ayodhya. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- GUWAHATI - OKHA DWARKA EXP (15636) — departs 05:59 AM from Ara, arrives 01:17 PM at Ayodhya, 7h 18m
- Farakka Express (13483) — departs 06:33 AM from Ara, arrives 03:14 PM at Ayodhya, 8h 41m
- Patna-Indore Express (19322) — departs 12:22 PM from Ara, arrives 06:43 PM at Ayodhya, 6h 21m
- Patna Mathura Express (13237) — departs 12:38 PM from Ara, arrives 07:46 PM at Ayodhya, 7h 8m
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 366 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,130 · Sedan ₹4,860 · SUV ₹6,370 · Innova / MUV ₹7,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,350
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹590 · AC Sleeper ₹840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹540 · Second AC ₹760 · First AC ₹1,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Ara
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- Ara to Rajgir
- Ara to Nalanda
- Ara to Bodh Gaya
- Ara to Kushinagar
- Ara to Varanasi
- Ara to Deoghar
- Ara to Ranchi
- Ara to Singrauli
- Ara to Prayagraj
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- Ayodhya to Singrauli
- Ayodhya to Panna
- Ayodhya to Khajuraho
- Ayodhya to Patna
- Ayodhya to Bodh Gaya
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