Chikkamagaluru to Sonepur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka to Sonepur, Bihar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Chikkamagaluru to Sonepur
2188 km · ~47h 6m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chikkamagaluru
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.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 438Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 588Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 738Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 875Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1025Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1175Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1313Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1463Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1613Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1750Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1900Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2050Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Chikkamagaluru to Sonepur
2188 km · ~48h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chikkamagaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chikkamagaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chikkamagaluru → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~729 km
~16h 12m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Change buses at a major city (around km 729)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sonepur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~729 km
~16h 12m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1459)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sonepur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Sonepur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~729 km
~16h 12m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Arrive in Sonepur
Sonepur, 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: Chikkamagaluru to Sonepur
Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru, Rajendra Nagar Bihar for Sonepur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 49h 18m in total
Change trains at Manmad Jn — about 2h 27m wait
1 change · 50h 35m in total
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 2h 46m wait
1 change · 50h 35m in total
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 2h 46m 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.
Transport Options
Chikkamagaluru to Sonepur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chikkamagaluru to Sonepur is about 2188 km by road, roughly 43.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2188 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,170 · Sedan ₹28,540 · SUV ₹37,350 · Innova / MUV ₹41,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,410 · AC Seater ₹3,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,500 · AC Sleeper ₹5,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,180
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,220 · Third AC ₹3,090 · Second AC ₹4,410 · First AC ₹6,160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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