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Kolkata to Sonepur

The distance from Kolkata to Sonepur is about 586 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours (estimated). Patna is connected by road with all major cities of the country via (National Highway

586 kmDistance

11.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹6550

Sedan₹7720

SUV₹10110

Innova / MUV₹11330

Tempo Traveller₹13190

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹640

AC Seater₹1050

Non-AC Sleeper₹940

AC Sleeper₹1350

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1690

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Train

Sleeper₹380

Economy₹620

Third AC₹850

Second AC₹1200

First AC₹1670

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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.

Overview

The distance from Kolkata to Sonepur is about 586 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours (estimated). Patna is connected by road with all major cities of the country via (National Highway 30, 31 & 19).

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By Car: Kolkata to Sonepur

586 km · ~12h 23m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Kolkata
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 293
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 443
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Sonepur
Sonepur, Bihar
Hotels in Sonepur

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: Kolkata to Sonepur

586 km · ~13h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Kolkata
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kolkata → Sonepur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~586 km
~13h 1m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690
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Arrive in Sonepur
Sonepur, Bihar
Hotels in Sonepur

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kolkata to Sonepur

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Rajendra Nagar Bihar for Sonepur.

Direct trains

Poorva Express#12303 · Superfast

08:10 AMHowrah Jn

7h 51m94 stops

04:01 PMRajendra Nagar Bihar

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Kumbh Express#12369 · Superfast

01:10 PMHowrah Jn

7h 48m94 stops

08:58 PMRajendra Nagar Bihar

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Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast

01:10 PMHowrah Jn

7h 48m94 stops

08:58 PMRajendra Nagar Bihar

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Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12305 · Rajdhani

02:05 PMHowrah Jn

7h 9m94 stops

09:14 PMRajendra Nagar Bihar

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

Howrah-Patna Jan Shatabdi#12023 · Jan Shatabdi

02:05 PMHowrah Jn

7h 44m93 stops

09:49 PMGulzarbagh

CCRunning days & live status ↗

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

By Car11.5 hoursFASTEST By Train

By Car

Approximately 586 km by road from Kolkata to Sonepur, roughly 11.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

Distance: 586 kmDuration: 11.5 hours

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By Train

The nearest railway station to Sonepur is Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station, about 1 km from the town centre.

Distance: 586 km

Railhead

Reach Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station, then continue by local transport.

Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station — about 1 km
Patna Junction railway station — about 3 km

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Travel Tips

Patna is connected by road with all major cities of the country via (National Highway 30, 31 & 19).

BSTDC (Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation) offers deluxe bus/car rental services for the following destinations: Bodhgaya, Ranchi, Rajgir, Pawapuri, Nalanda & Vaishali,

On the other hand, the Inter-State Bus Terminus at Bankipore (Near Gandhi Maidan) and Mithapur, Luxury buses are available to the Nepal border (Raxaul/Birganj), Gaya, Siliguri, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Purnia etc.