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Tonk to Nalanda

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Tonk, Rajasthan to Nalanda, Bihar.

Approx Distance: 1283 km

Approx Duration: 28.5 hrs

Route overview

Tonk to Nalanda is about 1283 km by road, roughly 28.5 hours of travel time.

By car: Tonk to Nalanda

About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Tonk. 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.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km (about 2h 33m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 428. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 578. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 728. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km (about 2h 33m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 855. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1005. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1155. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km (about 2h 33m of driving) — Arrive in Nalanda

By bus: Tonk to Nalanda

2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Tonk. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tonk. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Tonk → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~642 km Takes about 14h 16m. Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,850.
Change buses at a major city (around km 642). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nalanda. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Nalanda. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~642 km Takes about 14h 16m. Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,850.
Arrive in Nalanda

By train: Tonk to Nalanda

The nearest railway stations are Siras for Tonk and Bakhtiyarpur Jn for Nalanda. Trains between them in the timetable data:

Ananya Express (12316) — departs 10:47 AM from Isarda, arrives 07:05 AM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 20h 18m
With one change, 19h 16m in total: Ananya Express (12316) 10:37 AM Siras to 04:22 PM Tundla Jn, then New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express (12306) 07:13 PM Tundla Jn to 05:53 AM Athmal Gola — change at Tundla Jn (about 2h 51m wait)
With one change, 20h 27m in total: Ananya Express (12316) 10:37 AM Siras to 04:22 PM Tundla Jn, then Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express (12570) 07:51 PM Tundla Jn to 07:04 AM Athmal Gola — change at Tundla Jn (about 3h 29m wait)
With one change, 20h 31m in total: Ananya Express (12316) 10:37 AM Siras to 04:22 PM Tundla Jn, then AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath (22406) 07:54 PM Tundla Jn to 07:08 AM Athmal Gola — change at Tundla Jn (about 3h 32m 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 1283 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,210 · Sedan ₹16,780 · SUV ₹21,960 · Innova / MUV ₹24,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,530
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,410 · AC Seater ₹2,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,050 · AC Sleeper ₹2,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,640
Train: Sleeper ₹800 · Economy ₹1,310 · Third AC ₹1,830 · Second AC ₹2,600 · First AC ₹3,620

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

Tonk to Nalanda

Route overview

By car: Tonk to Nalanda

By bus: Tonk to Nalanda

By train: Tonk to Nalanda

Tentative fare estimate

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