The average train between Varanasi and Patna takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Varanasi 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 hourly between Varanasi and Patna. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Varanasi is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Patna at 1:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi station and arriving at Patna station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.
Varanasi to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Varanasi to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Patna Jn station.
The distance between Varanasi and Patna is 215.6 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Patna Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 10m.