Patna to Delhi Complete Travel Guide 2026
Planning a trip from Patna to Delhi? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the 991km journey. Watch the interactive route animation above to visualize your journey, then explore detailed information about travel options, costs, attractions along the way, and insider tips to make your trip memorable.
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| Mode | Duration | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| directions_car Private Car | 16h 00m | ₹9,464 Fuel & Tolls |
| flight Flight | 1h 50m | ₹3,469 - ₹6,937 |
| train Train | 12h – 16h | ₹729 – ₹2,399 |
| bus Bus | 12h – 16h | ₹1,224 – ₹8,324 |
How to Travel: Patna to Delhi
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For this 991km long-distance journey, consider flying (1h 50m) to save time, or take a train for a more scenic and relaxed experience.
Before You Leave Patna
Fuel up with these authentic local dishes before hitting the road:
Local Specialties
- local_dining Litti Chokha - a traditional Bihari dish made of wheat and sattu, served with mashed potatoes and eggplant (try at roadside stalls)
- local_dining Sattu Paratha - a flatbread stuffed with sattu (ground gram flour) (try at local restaurants)
- local_dining Khaja - a sweet pastry made of layered dough and soaked in sugar syrup (try at sweet shops)
Bansi Vihar • Frazer Road
Worth Stopping: Cities Along Your Route
These cities are within 50km of your Patna to Delhi route and offer excellent attractions worth a brief detour:
Ayodhya
Ayodhya, located in Uttar Pradesh, is revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama. It holds immense religious significance for Hindus and is a major pilgrimage center.
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Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple marks the birthplace of Lord Rama and is the most important religious site in Ayodhya. This is where the controversial Babri Masjid once stood.
Hanuman Garhi
Hanuman Garhi is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, believed to be the protector of Ayodhya. It is located on a hilltop and requires climbing 76 steps.
Kanak Bhavan
Kanak Bhavan is a temple dedicated to Lord Rama and his consort, Sita. It is believed to have been gifted to Sita by Lord Rama's stepmother, Kaikeyi.
restaurant Must Try Local Food
Awadhi Biryani - Fragrant rice dish with marinated meat (try at local restaurants)
Arrah
Gurugram
Sonipat
Lucknow
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is known as the 'City of Nawabs' for its rich cultural heritage and refined lifestyle. It's a city where history blends seamlessly with modernity, offering a unique glimpse into the past while embracing the present.
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Bara Imambara
Bara Imambara is a historical complex built by Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784, featuring a large Asfi mosque, the Bhul-bhulaiya (a labyrinth), and a stepwell. It was constructed as a relief project during a major famine.
Chota Imambara
Chota Imambara, also known as the Hussainabad Imambara, is an elegant monument built by Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838. It houses the tombs of Muhammad Ali Shah and his mother.
Rumi Darwaza
Rumi Darwaza is an imposing gateway built in 1784, modeled after the Sublime Porte in Istanbul. It serves as an entrance to the old city of Lucknow.
restaurant Must Try Local Food
Tunday Kababi - renowned for its melt-in-your-mouth galouti kebabs (Aminabad).
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