Kakinada to Sonepur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 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: Kakinada to Sonepur
1306 km · ~28h 7m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kakinada
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.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 435Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 585Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 735Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 871Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1021Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1171Look 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: Kakinada to Sonepur
1306 km · ~29h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kakinada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kakinada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kakinada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~653 km
~14h 31m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
- Change buses at a major city (around km 653)
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 → Sonepur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~653 km
~14h 31m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
- 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: Kakinada to Sonepur
Nearest railway stations: Samalkot Jn for Kakinada, Rajendra Nagar Bihar for Sonepur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 28h 12m in total
Change trains at Narayangarh — about 40m wait
1 change · 28h 15m in total
Change trains at Narayangarh — about 40m wait
1 change · 28h 16m in total
Change trains at Nikursini — about 40m 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
Kakinada to Sonepur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kakinada to Sonepur is about 1306 km by road, roughly 26.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1306 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,470 · Sedan ₹17,080 · SUV ₹22,350 · Innova / MUV ₹25,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,030
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,440 · AC Seater ₹2,350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,090 · AC Sleeper ₹3,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,710
- Train: Sleeper ₹810 · Economy ₹1,340 · Third AC ₹1,860 · Second AC ₹2,640 · First AC ₹3,690
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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