Ara to Sitamarhi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Sitamarhi, Bihar.
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 Sitamarhi
185 km · ~3h 42m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SitamarhiSitamarhi, Bihar
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 Sitamarhi
185 km · ~4h 7m · 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 → Sitamarhi
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~185 km
~4h 7m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹570
- Arrive in Sitamarhi
Sitamarhi, Bihar
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 Sitamarhi
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Sitamarhi Jn for Sitamarhi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 10h 1m in total
Change trains at Darbhanga Jn — about 50m wait
1 change · 11h 18m in total
Change trains at Darbhanga Jn — about 3h 15m wait
1 change · 13h 53m in total
Change trains at Samastipur Jn — about 5h 50m 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 Sitamarhi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Sitamarhi is about 185 km by road, roughly 3.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Chhapra and Muzaffarpur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 185 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,394 · Ertiga ₹8,142 · Innova ₹8,492 · Innova Crysta ₹10,465 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹14,436
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹300 · AC Sleeper ₹430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹570
- Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹290 · Second AC ₹400 · First AC ₹550
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 Sitamarhi.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Ara to Sitamarhi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Chhapra35 km from Ara
Hotels in Sitamarhi
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Things to Do in Sitamarhi
Sujatpur
8 km from Pupri on Madhwapur road. A proposed girl's high school is coming up.
Pipra Khurd
18n km north east to Sitamarhi.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Sitamarhi trip and see the full Ara → Sitamarhi → next stop route.
Sitamarhi → Ratanpur Abhiman
About 55 km by road
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