How to travel from Asansol to Patna, India

The distance between Asansol and Patna is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Asansol to Patna by train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Durgapur, Fly

Take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Patna (PAT).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,060($140)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Patna Jn.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Patna.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,165($90)
Operated by

Yashita Travels And CAbs

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Drive

Drive to Patna.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asansol and Patna

There are several options for getting from Asansol to Patna by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,060 ($140).

The distance between Asansol and Patna is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Asansol and Patna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asansol to Patna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹11,060 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Asansol and Patna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asansol and Patna. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Asansol and Patna with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Asansol and Patna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asansol and Patna. We recommend that you take the train to Durgapur then fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) to Patna (PAT). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asansol to Patna. We recommend that you take the train to Barddhaman and then to Howrah Jn then fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Patna (PAT). instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Patna is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) (PAT) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Patna. Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) and Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) (GOP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asansol and Patna. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asansol to Patna is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asansol and Patna

Transport options from Asansol to Patna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Durgapur, Fly + 2 similar
4h 50m
₹11,060($140)
every 30 mins2,397km (1,489 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
₹7,165($90)
hourly696km (433 miles)
Train to Ranchi, Fly7h 55m
₹7,240($90)
every 20 mins483km (300 miles)
Train
5h 20m
₹240($3)
every 3 hours332km (206 miles)
Taxi
5h 15m
₹7,165($90)
on demand368km (229 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
₹3,500($44)
on demand368km (229 miles)

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Airports near Patna

The following major airports near Patna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

PAT
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Patna
GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Patna
GOP
Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
210km (130 miles) from Patna