Ara to Bangalore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Bangalore, Andhra 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: Ara to Bangalore
2057 km · ~44h 28m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 411Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 823Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 973Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1123Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1234Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1384Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1534Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1646Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1796Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1946Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra 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: Ara to Bangalore
2057 km · ~45h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~686 km
~15h 15m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 686)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~686 km
~15h 15m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1371)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Bangalore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~686 km
~15h 15m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra 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: Ara to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 40h 39m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 3h 52m wait
1 change · 42h 57m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 3h 6m wait
1 change · 42h 57m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 3h 6m 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.
Ara to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Bangalore is about 2057 km by road, roughly 41.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2057 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹71,041 · Ertiga ₹90,480 · Innova ₹94,368 · Innova Crysta ₹1,16,282 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,60,459
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,260 · AC Seater ₹3,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,290 · AC Sleeper ₹4,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,810
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,260 · Economy ₹2,090 · Third AC ₹2,910 · Second AC ₹4,140 · First AC ₹5,790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Ara to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Ambikapur405 km from Ara
Chhattisgarh
- Dhamtari820 km from Ara
Chhattisgarh
- Suryapet1395 km from Ara
Telangana
- Kadapa Airport1785 km from Ara
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Things to Do in Bangalore
Cinemax
Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Cinepolis
Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Gopalan Cinemas
Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station
Inox theatre
Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
PVR Cinemas
PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.
Bangalore Film Society
A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.
Suggested Bangalore Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Bangalore
- Travel from Ara to Bangalore (about 41.1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Church Street
Day 2Explore Bangalore
- Visit Hudson Memorial Church
- Visit St. Andrew's Church
- Visit Rice Memorial Church
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
- Head back to Ara
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