The distance between Delhi and Patna is around 892km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Delhi to Patna by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Patna → Delhi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Patna (PAT).
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+ 4 othersTake the train to Patna Jn.
Indian Railways
There are several options for getting from Delhi to Patna by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹4,375 ($55).
The distance between Delhi and Patna is around 892km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 852km (529 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Delhi and Patna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Delhi to Patna is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₹4,375 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Delhi and Patna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Delhi and Patna. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Delhi and Patna with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 11h 30m.
Indian Railways run train services between Delhi and Patna. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Delhi and Patna. We recommend that you fly from Delhi (DEL) to Patna (PAT). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes you can fly from Delhi and Patna. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and arrive at Patna (PAT). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Delhi and Patna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
GoAir, Spicejet, Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines and Vistara fly between Delhi and Patna. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and and arrive into Patna (PAT). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Delhi to Patna typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and and arrive into Patna (PAT).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Delhi and Patna. The distance is around 1,022km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Delhi to Patna is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₹4,375 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 30m | ₹4,375($55) | every 20 mins | 892km (555 miles) |
Train | 11h 30m | ₹555($7) | 5 times a day | 986km (613 miles) |
Drive | 13h 5m | ₹8,275($105) | on demand | 1,022km (635 miles) |
GoAir
Spicejet
Air India Limited
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Patna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.