Sonipat to Bikaner
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Sonipat, Haryana to Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Approx Distance: 491 km
Approx Duration: 10.9 hrs
Route overview
Sonipat to Bikaner is about 491 km by road, roughly 10.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Sonipat to Bikaner
About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sonipat. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 246. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 396. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 55m of driving) — Arrive in Bikaner
By bus: Sonipat to Bikaner
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sonipat. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sonipat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sonipat → Bikaner. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~491 km Takes about 10h 55m. Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,420.
- Arrive in Bikaner
By train: Sonipat to Bikaner
The nearest railway stations are Sonipat for Sonipat and Bikaner Jn for Bikaner. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 10h 25m in total: Himalayan Queen (14096) 09:20 PM Sandal Kalan to 10:35 PM Daya Basti, then Delhi SaraiRohilla-Bikaner Express (12457) 11:37 PM Daya Basti to 07:45 AM Bikaner Jn — change at Daya Basti (about 1h 2m wait)
- With one change, 11h 53m in total: Jammu Tawi-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express (12266) 03:22 AM Sandal Kalan to 04:00 AM Daya Basti, then Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bikaner SF Intercity Express (22472) 07:08 AM Daya Basti to 03:15 PM Bikaner Jn — change at Daya Basti (about 3h 8m wait)
- With one change, 12h 8m in total: Pooja Express (12414) 03:07 AM Sandal Kalan to 04:59 AM Delhi Cantt, then Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bikaner SF Intercity Express (22472) 07:27 AM Delhi Cantt to 03:15 PM Bikaner Jn — change at Delhi Cantt (about 2h 28m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 491 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,500 · Sedan ₹6,480 · SUV ₹8,500 · Innova / MUV ₹9,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹540 · AC Seater ₹880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹790 · AC Sleeper ₹1,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹520 · Third AC ₹720 · Second AC ₹1,010 · First AC ₹1,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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