There are 5 ways to get from Delhi to Patna by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane DEL - PAT
3h₹6,286–9,347Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Patna Jntrain 12310 / ...
11h 28m₹470–3,600Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Patnabus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Seater / ...
16h 19m₹962–1,774Drive 985.1 km
- Drive from Delhi to Patnacar 985.1 km
10h 55m₹9,574–13,829Bus via Ghaziabad
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Patnabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
18h 59m₹1,277–3,065
Delhi to Patna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Patna is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Patna is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Patna. However, there are services departing from Karol Bagh Terminal and arriving at Patna via Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Patna Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Delhi and Patna is 885 km. The road distance is 985.1 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Patna without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Delhi to Patna, including transfers.
Delhi to Patna bus services, operated by Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd., depart from Delhi station.
Delhi to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Patna is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 28m, you could also bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,800 and takes 16h 19m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Patna, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and two other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Patna Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹470–3,600 and the journey takes 11h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- Website
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Indo Canadian Express
- Website
- Jai Maa Kali Bus
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Jai Maa Kali Bus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Jai Maa Kali Bus
- Website
- Krishna Travels
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Krishna Travels
- Website
- Skyline Bus Services
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Skyline Bus Services
- Website
- Tegra Express
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tegra Express
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tegra Express
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,700
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–1,700
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- +91 87501 00091
- ebusindia.travel@gmail.com
- Website
- E Bus
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- E Bus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- E Bus
- Website
- International Tourist Centre
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- International Tourist Centre
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- International Tourist Centre
- Phone
- 080-46333629
- support@mybusbookings.com
- Website
- Vikas Travels
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Vikas Travels
- Website
- Mohindra Smart Bus
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Mohindra Smart Bus
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Mohindra Smart Bus
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- shreekrishnarath@gmail.com
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- Dream Cruiser
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Dream Cruiser
- Website
- Namaste Bihar
Bus from Ghaziabad to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Namaste Bihar
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Booking & Getting There
Delhi to Patna bus services, operated by Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd., arrive at Patna station.
Delhi to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Patna Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Patna is 985 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Delhi to Patna.
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