The average train between Sarnath and Patna takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Sarnath to Patna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Sarnath and Patna. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sarnath is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Patna at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sarnath to Patna. However, there are services departing from Sarnath station and arriving at Patna station via Patna Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Sarnath to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Sarnath to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Patna Jn station.
The distance between Sarnath and Patna is 213 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Patna Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 10m.