There are 5 ways to get from Patna to Katihar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jntrain 15714 / ...
7h 15m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Patna to Purniabus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater/Sleeper Air Suspension
9h 9m₹1,195–2,297Drive 296.9 km
- Drive from Patna to Katiharcar 296.9 km
4h 23m₹3,306–4,775Taxi
- Take the taxi from Patna to Katihartaxi 296.9 km
4h 23m₹6,000–7,500Fly
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane PAT - PXN
5h 24m₹15,985–35,227
Patna to Katihar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Patna to Katihar is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Patna to Katihar is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Patna to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Patna and arriving at Purnia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Patna Jn and arriving at Katihar Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Patna and Katihar is 287 km. The road distance is 296.9 km.
The best way to get from Patna to Katihar without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jn takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Patna to Katihar bus services, operated by Trishul Transport Service, depart from Patna station.
Patna to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Patna Jn station.
The best way to get from Patna to Katihar is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs ₹16,000 - ₹36,000 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Patna, India and Katihar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Trishul Transport Service operates a bus from Patna to Purnia once daily, and the journey takes 8h 35m. 17 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Purnea Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–34,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Purnea Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–35,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- Trishul Transport Service
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Trishul Transport Service
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Yarana Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Yarana Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Vijay Rath
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vijay Rath
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Maa Kamakhya Cruseliner
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Kamakhya Cruseliner
- Website
- Rugby Roadways
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rugby Roadways
- Website
- Khushi Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Khushi Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- help@mssbus.com
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- Sameer Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sameer Travels
- Website
- Shree Ram Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Ram Travels
- Website
- MS Holiday Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- MS Holiday Travels
- Website
- Shree Pusparaj
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Pusparaj
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Buddha Cab
- Phone
- +91 821 045 9744
- Website
- buddhacab.in
Nirvana Cabs
- Phone
- +91 732 494 2884
- Website
- nirvanacab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Patna to Katihar bus services, operated by Trishul Transport Service, arrive at Purnia station.
Patna to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patna to Katihar is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Patna to Katihar.
There are four+ hotels available in Katihar.