There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Patna by car, train, or plane
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jntrain 12545
10h 9m₹1,883–4,188Drive 326.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Patnacar 326.3 km
5h 31m₹3,838–5,544Fly, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jntrain
10h 48m₹23,767–49,620
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Patna is to drive and train which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,200 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Patna is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
The distance between Kathmandu and Patna is 489 km. The road distance is 326.3 km.
It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Kathmandu to Patna, including transfers.
Patna is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 5:35 AM in Kathmandu and 5:20 AM in Patna.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Patna is 326 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Kathmandu to Patna.
There are 302+ hotels available in Patna.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Patna, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Patna. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn then take the train to Patna Jn. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Patna in around 5h 31m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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