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How to Reach Patna & Get Around

Complete transport guide: flights, trains, buses, and local transport. Trip Planning travel planning.

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How To Get There

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By Air

Airport: Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT), 8km from city

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By Train

Stations:

Patna Junction (PNBE)

Main railway station with connections to major cities. Located in the heart of Patna.

Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB)

Another major railway station with several long-distance trains. Located a bit outside the city center.

Routes:

From Delhi: 12-15 hours (₹800-2500)
From Mumbai: 28-32 hours (₹1200-4000)

Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia

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By Bus

Terminals:

Mithapur Bus Stand
Gandhi Maidan Bus Stand

Routes:

From Gaya: 3 hours (₹200-300)

Note: Trains more comfortable

Getting Around

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Auto-rickshaw

₹50-200 depending on distance

Best for: Short distances, negotiating prices

Bargain before starting the journey. Agree on the fare beforehand.

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Taxi/Uber/Ola

₹200-500 depending on distance

Best for: Comfort, longer distances

Book through the app for fixed fares. Can be more expensive during peak hours.

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Local Bus

₹10-30 depending on distance

Best for: Budget travel, experiencing local life

Can be crowded and uncomfortable. Not recommended for tourists.

How to Reach Patna

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Varanasi to Patna

Distance

255 km

Drive Time

5h 30m

Flight Time

0h 55m

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Lucknow to Patna

Distance

505 km

Drive Time

9h 30m

Flight Time

1h 10m

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Ranchi to Patna

Distance

330 km

Drive Time

7h 45m

Flight Time

0h 55m

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Delhi to Patna

Distance

991 km

Drive Time

16h 00m

Flight Time

1h 50m

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Kolkata to Patna

Distance

532 km

Drive Time

8h 00m

Flight Time

1h 00m

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Lucknow to Patna

Distance

523 km

Drive Time

8h 00m

Flight Time

1h 10m

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Guwahati to Patna

Distance

764 km

Drive Time

12h 00m

Flight Time

1h 30m

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Ranchi to Patna

Distance

252 km

Drive Time

5h 00m

Flight Time

0h 55m

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Gaya to Patna

Distance

115 km

Drive Time

3h 30m

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Muzaffarpur to Patna

Distance

80 km

Drive Time

2h 30m

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Bhagalpur to Patna

Distance

250 km

Drive Time

6h 00m

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Darbhanga to Patna

Distance

140 km

Drive Time

3h 30m

Flight Time

1h 00m

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Arrah to Patna

Distance

55 km

Drive Time

1h 45m

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Nalanda to Patna

Distance

95 km

Drive Time

2h 30m

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Gaya to Patna

Distance

100 km

Drive Time

3h 00m

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Muzaffarpur to Patna

Distance

75 km

Drive Time

2h 30m

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Mumbai to Patna

Distance

1664 km

Drive Time

28h 00m

Flight Time

2h 40m

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Bangalore to Patna

Distance

2064 km

Drive Time

32h 00m

Flight Time

2h 50m

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Hyderabad to Patna

Distance

1516 km

Drive Time

24h 00m

Flight Time

2h 20m

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Jaipur to Patna

Distance

1026 km

Drive Time

16h 00m

Flight Time

2h 00m

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Varanasi to Patna

Distance

246 km

Drive Time

4h 00m

Flight Time

0h 50m

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