Ayodhya to Sringeri
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Sringeri, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2148 km
Approx Duration: 47.7 hrs
Route overview
Ayodhya to Sringeri is about 2148 km by road, roughly 47.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Ayodhya to Sringeri
About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ayodhya. 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.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 430. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 580. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 730. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 859. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1009. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1159. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1289. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1439. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1589. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1718. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1868. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2018. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Arrive in Sringeri
By bus: Ayodhya to Sringeri
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ayodhya. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ayodhya → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 716). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sringeri. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1432). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sringeri. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Sringeri. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Arrive in Sringeri
By train: Ayodhya to Sringeri
The nearest railway stations are Ayodhya for Ayodhya and Mangalore Cntl (about 77 km away) for Sringeri. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 44h 50m in total: FAIZABAD - MUMBAI LTT Saket Exp (11068) 03:35 PM Faizabad Jn to 08:47 PM Diva, then MUMBAI CST - MANGALORE Exp (12133) 10:52 PM Diva to 12:25 PM Mangalore Jn — change at Diva (about 2h 5m wait)
- With one change, 46h 22m in total: Marudhar Express (14853) 07:58 PM Ulna Bhari to 07:13 AM Bharatpur Jn, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 12:40 PM Bharatpur Jn to 06:20 PM Manjeshwar — change at Bharatpur Jn (about 5h 27m wait)
- With one change, 46h 51m in total: Patna Mathura Express (13237) 07:29 PM Ulna Bhari to 07:20 AM Mathura Jn, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 12:20 PM Mathura Jn to 06:20 PM Manjeshwar — change at Mathura Jn (about 5h 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 2148 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,730 · Sedan ₹28,020 · SUV ₹36,670 · Innova / MUV ₹41,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,560
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · AC Sleeper ₹4,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,180 · Third AC ₹3,040 · Second AC ₹4,330 · First AC ₹6,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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