Mangaluru to Sonepur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mangaluru, 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: Mangaluru to Sonepur
2310 km · ~50h 12m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mangaluru
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.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 385Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 535Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 685Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 770Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 920Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1070Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1155Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1305Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1455Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1540Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1840Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1925Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2075Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2225Look 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: Mangaluru to Sonepur
2310 km · ~51h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mangaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mangaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mangaluru → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~770 km
~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 770)
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) · ~770 km
~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1540)
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) · ~770 km
~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- 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: Mangaluru to Sonepur
Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl for Mangaluru, Rajendra Nagar Bihar for Sonepur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 44h 40m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 48m wait
1 change · 46h 10m in total
Change trains at Madgaon — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 46h 27m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 5h 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
Mangaluru to Sonepur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mangaluru to Sonepur is about 2310 km by road, roughly 46.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2310 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,510 · Sedan ₹30,130 · SUV ₹39,420 · Innova / MUV ₹44,090 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,120
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,540 · AC Seater ₹4,160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,700 · AC Sleeper ₹5,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,420 · Economy ₹2,340 · Third AC ₹3,260 · Second AC ₹4,650 · First AC ₹6,500
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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