Vijayawada to Sonarpur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Sonarpur, West Bengal.
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: Vijayawada to Sonarpur
1363 km · ~28h 36m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vijayawada
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.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 341Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 491Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 682Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 832Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1022Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1172Look 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: Vijayawada to Sonarpur
1363 km · ~30h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vijayawada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vijayawada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vijayawada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~682 km
~15h 9m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- Change buses at a major city (around km 682)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sonarpur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Sonarpur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~682 km
~15h 9m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960
- Arrive in Sonarpur
Sonarpur, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Vijayawada to Sonarpur
Nearest railway stations: Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada, Howrah Jn for Sonarpur.
Direct trains
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
Vijayawada to Sonarpur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Vijayawada to Sonarpur is about 1363 km by road, roughly 27.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1363 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,090 · Sedan ₹17,820 · SUV ₹23,320 · Innova / MUV ₹26,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,290
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,500 · AC Seater ₹2,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,180 · AC Sleeper ₹3,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹850 · Economy ₹1,390 · Third AC ₹1,940 · Second AC ₹2,760 · First AC ₹3,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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