There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Sonpur by car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
- Take the train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Sonpur Jntrain
7h 11m₹1,975–4,663Drive 314.4 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Sonpurcar 314.4 km
5h 3m₹3,816–5,512Fly to Simara Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
- Take the train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Sonpur Jntrain
7h 50m₹30,695–33,434Fly to Rajbiraj, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane KTM - RJB
- Take the train from Nirmali to Samastipur Jntrain
- Take the train from Samastipur Jn to Sonpur Jntrain
9h 38m₹4,288–29,644
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Sonpur is to drive and train which costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,700 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Sonpur is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
The distance between Kathmandu and Sonpur is 330 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Kathmandu to Sonpur, including transfers.
Sonpur is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 3:45 AM in Kathmandu and 3:30 AM in Sonpur.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Sonpur is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Kathmandu to Sonpur.
There are 256+ hotels available in Sonpur.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Sonpur, State of Bihar, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Sonpur. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Muzaffarpur Jn, then take the train to Sonpur Jn. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Sonpur in around 5h 3m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–65,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Rajbiraj
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Muzaffarpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Sonpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Raxaul Jn to Muzaffarpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Sonpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Nirmali to Samastipur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Samastipur Jn to Sonpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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