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Ongole to Sonbhadra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh to Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.

1389 kmDistance
27.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15380
Sedan₹18160
SUV₹23760
Innova / MUV₹26590
Tempo Traveller₹30860
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1530
AC Seater₹2500
Non-AC Sleeper₹2220
AC Sleeper₹3190
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3940
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Train
Sleeper₹860
Economy₹1420
Third AC₹1970
Second AC₹2810
First AC₹3920
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Ongole to Sonbhadra

1389 km · ~30h 27m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ongole

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 47 km · 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 347

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 497

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 647

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 47 km · 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 695

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 845

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 995

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 47 km · 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1042

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1192

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1342

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 47 km · 57m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Sonbhadra

    Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

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: Ongole to Sonbhadra

1389 km · ~30h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ongole

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ongole. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ongole → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~695 km

    ~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 695)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sonbhadra. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Sonbhadra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~695 km

    ~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000

  5. Arrive in Sonbhadra

    Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

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

By Train: Ongole to Sonbhadra

Nearest railway stations: Ongole for Ongole, Roberts Ganj for Sonbhadra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 17m in total

BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp#12295 · Superfast
07:48 PMSurareddipalem
23h 47m191 stops
07:35 PM+1dKatni

Change trains at Katni — about 1h 10m wait

Katni Chopan Fast Passenger#51675 · Passenger
08:45 PMKatni
9h 20m35 stops
06:05 AM+1dChopan

1 change · 35h 54m in total

CHENNAI CENTRAL - CHHAPRA Ganga Kaveri Exp#12669 · Superfast
09:41 PMSurareddipalem
23h 24m181 stops
09:05 PM+1dJabalpur

Change trains at Jabalpur — about 3h 25m wait

JABALPUR - KOL HOWRAH Shaktipunj Exp#11447 · Express
12:30 AMJabalpur
9h 5m47 stops
09:35 AMChopan

1 change · 35h 59m in total

CHENNAI CENTRAL - CHHAPRA Ganga Kaveri Exp#12669 · Superfast
09:41 PMSurareddipalem
30h 1m225 stops
03:42 AM+2dNaini

Change trains at Naini — about 1h 15m wait

Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express#12874 · Superfast
04:57 AMNaini
4h 43m22 stops
09:40 AMChopan

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

Ongole to Sonbhadra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ongole to Sonbhadra is about 1389 km by road, roughly 27.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1389 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,380 · Sedan ₹18,160 · SUV ₹23,760 · Innova / MUV ₹26,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,860
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,530 · AC Seater ₹2,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,220 · AC Sleeper ₹3,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,940
  • Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,420 · Third AC ₹1,970 · Second AC ₹2,810 · First AC ₹3,920

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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