How to travel from Patna to Amritsar, India

The distance between Patna and Amritsar is around 1,230km (764 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out AmritsarPatna if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Patna (PAT) to Amritsar (ATQ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,365($80)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Train

Take the train to Amritsar Jn.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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3 x bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ballia then take the bus to Kaushambi then Chandigarh and then to Amritsar.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,980($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Amritsar.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Distance1,500km (932 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Patna and Amritsar

There are several options for getting from Patna to Amritsar by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,365 ($80).

The distance between Patna and Amritsar is around 1,230km (764 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,203km (748 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Patna and Amritsar by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Patna to Amritsar is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₹6,365 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Patna and Amritsar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Patna and Amritsar. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Patna and Amritsar with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1 day 4h.

Indian Railways run train services between Patna and Amritsar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Patna and Amritsar. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Amritsar (ATQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Patna and Amritsar. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and arrive at Amritsar (ATQ). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Patna and Amritsar with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Spicejet, Air India Limited, Vistara, IndiGo Airlines and GoAir fly between Patna and Amritsar. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and and arrive into Amritsar (ATQ). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Patna to Amritsar typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and and arrive into Amritsar (ATQ).

The closest major airport to Amritsar is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) (ATQ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Amritsar. Satwari Airport (IXJ) (IXJ) and Gaggal Airport (DHM) (DHM) 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 Patna and Amritsar. The distance is around 1,500km (932 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Patna to Amritsar is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹6,365 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Patna and Amritsar

Transport options from Patna to Amritsar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
₹6,365($80)
on demand1,230km (764 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
₹715($9)
twice daily1,380km (857 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 10h
₹3,980($50)
once a week1,602km (995 miles)
Drive
19h 35m
₹12,175($155)
on demand1,500km (932 miles)

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Airports near Amritsar

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

ATQ
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Amritsar
IXJ
Satwari Airport (IXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Amritsar
DHM
Gaggal Airport (DHM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Amritsar