How to travel from Kolkata to Patna, India

The distance between Kolkata and Patna is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kolkata to Patna by plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Patna (PAT).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,570($70)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Patna Jn.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Patna.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,940($150)
Operated by

Taxi and cab service kolkata

+ 3 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Patna.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolkata and Patna

There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Patna by plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,570 ($70).

The distance between Kolkata and Patna is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Kolkata and Patna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Patna is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₹5,570 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Patna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Patna. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kolkata and Patna with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 8hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Patna. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Kolkata and Patna. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Patna (PAT). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Patna. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Patna (PAT). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kolkata and Patna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet and Air India Limited fly between Kolkata and Patna. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and and arrive into Patna (PAT). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Kolkata to Patna typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kolkata and Patna. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Patna is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₹5,570 ($70).

How do I get from Kolkata to Patna

Compare travel optionsbetween Kolkata and Patna

Transport options from Kolkata to Patna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 50m
₹5,570($70)
every 10 mins497km (309 miles)
Train
8hrs
₹320($4)
5 times a day532km (331 miles)
Taxi
8h 25m
₹11,940($150)
on demand570km (354 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
₹4,615($58)
on demand570km (354 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