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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Patna by train or plane

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Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
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1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane BTC - PAT
16h 57m
₹14,118–46,787
Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane CMB - PAT
9h 17m
₹35,530–81,580
Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Gaya, train
1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gaya (GAY)plane CMB - GAY
3. Take the train from Gaya Jn to Patna Jntrain
15h 47m
₹40,680–53,690

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) flights

28Weekly Planes

13h 2mAverage Duration

₹13,189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,357.6 km
Duration: 16h 57m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Patna, India?

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Patna via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) in around 9h 17m.

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Patna(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Patna Division is one of the nine administrative units of Bihar, a state in the east of India. Patna is the headquarters of the division. Established in 1829, it is one of the oldest divisions of the state. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Patna

Pataliputra capital(Opens in a new window)

The Pataliputra capital is a monumental rectangular capital with volutes and Classical designs, that was discovered in the palace ruins of the ancient Mauryan Empire capital city of Pataliputra (modern Patna, northeastern India). It is dated to the 3rd century BCE.

Patna Museum(Opens in a new window)

Patna Museum is the state museum of the Indian state of Bihar. Started on 3 April 1917 during the British Raj to house the historical artefacts found in the vicinity of Patna, it is in the style of Mughal and Rajput architecture and is known locally as the Jadu Ghar.

Buddha Smriti Park(Opens in a new window)

Buddha Smriti Park also known as Buddha Memorial Park (as translated in english) is an urban park located on Frazer Road near Patna Junction in Patna, India. This park has been developed by the Bihar Government to commemorate the 2554th birth anniversary of the Buddha. This park was inaugurated by the 14th Dalai Lama.

Bihar Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Bihar Museum (Hindi: बिहार संग्रहालय) is a modern state of the art museum being constructed in Patna. It was partially opened in August, 2015. 'The children's museum', the main entrance area, and an orientation theatre were the only parts opened to the public.

Places to stay in Patna

₹18,839

Taj City Centre Patna(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

₹3,587

Hotel Sharda Residency(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

₹14,130

Hotel Maurya(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

₹3,289

HOTEL JIA INTERNATIONAL(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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