Katra to Sonepur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir 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: Katra to Sonepur
1672 km · ~36h 6m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
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.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 418Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 568Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 718Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 836Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 986Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1136Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1254Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1404Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1554Look 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: Katra to Sonepur
1672 km · ~37h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~836 km
~18h 35m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 836)
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) · ~836 km
~18h 35m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- 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: Katra to Sonepur
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Rajendra Nagar Bihar for Sonepur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 29h 25m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 50m wait
1 change · 31h 10m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 20m wait
1 change · 31h 32m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 7h 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.
Transport Options
Katra to Sonepur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Sonepur is about 1672 km by road, roughly 33.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1672 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,490 · Sedan ₹21,840 · SUV ₹28,570 · Innova / MUV ₹31,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,080
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,840 · AC Seater ₹3,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,680 · AC Sleeper ₹3,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,730
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,700 · Third AC ₹2,370 · Second AC ₹3,370 · First AC ₹4,710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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