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Vellore to Sonbhadra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.

1784 kmDistance
35.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19720
Sedan₹23290
SUV₹30480
Innova / MUV₹34100
Tempo Traveller₹39550
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1960
AC Seater₹3210
Non-AC Sleeper₹2850
AC Sleeper₹4100
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5050
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Train
Sleeper₹1100
Economy₹1810
Third AC₹2530
Second AC₹3600
First AC₹5030
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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: Vellore to Sonbhadra

1784 km · ~38h 21m · About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vellore

    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. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 446

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 596

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 746

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

  7. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 892

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1042

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1192

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

  10. 146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1338

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1488

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1638

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

  13. 146 km · 2h 55m 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: Vellore to Sonbhadra

1784 km · ~39h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vellore

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

  2. Vellore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~892 km

    ~19h 49m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 892)

    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) · ~892 km

    ~19h 49m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550

  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: Vellore to Sonbhadra

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Roberts Ganj for Sonbhadra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 41h 40m in total

Swarna Jayanthi Express#12643 · Superfast
05:08 AMGudiyattam
25h 27m188 stops
06:35 AM+1dBhopal Jn

Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 1h wait

Bhopal-Howrah Express#13026 · Express
07:35 AMBhopal Jn
15h 13m68 stops
10:48 PMChopan

1 change · 41h 44m in total

Millennium Expres#12645 · Superfast
05:04 AMGudiyattam
25h 31m188 stops
06:35 AM+1dBhopal Jn

Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 1h wait

Bhopal-Howrah Express#13026 · Express
07:35 AMBhopal Jn
15h 13m68 stops
10:48 PMChopan

1 change · 41h 49m in total

BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp#12295 · Superfast
12:16 PMGudiyattam
31h 19m280 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

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

Vellore to Sonbhadra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Sonbhadra is about 1784 km by road, roughly 35.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1784 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,720 · Sedan ₹23,290 · SUV ₹30,480 · Innova / MUV ₹34,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,550
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,960 · AC Seater ₹3,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,850 · AC Sleeper ₹4,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,100 · Economy ₹1,810 · Third AC ₹2,530 · Second AC ₹3,600 · First AC ₹5,030

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

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