How to travel from Patna to Aurangabad, India

The distance between Patna and Aurangabad is around 1,413km (878 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Patna to Aurangabad by plane, train, bus 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 Patna (PAT) to Aurangabad (IXU).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,230($115)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Manmad Jn and then to Aurangabad.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nagpur then take the bus to Aurangabad.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,230($28)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Aurangabad.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Distance1,413km (878 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Patna and Aurangabad

There are several options for getting from Patna to Aurangabad by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,230 ($115).

The distance between Patna and Aurangabad is around 1,413km (878 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,188km (738 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Patna and Aurangabad by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Patna to Aurangabad is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₹9,230 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Patna and Aurangabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Patna and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Patna to Aurangabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manmad Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Indian Railways run train services between Patna and Aurangabad. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Aurangabad. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Aurangabad (IXU). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Patna and Aurangabad. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and arrive at Aurangabad (IXU) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Patna to Aurangabad. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Patna to Aurangabad typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and and arrive into Aurangabad (IXU).

The closest major airport to Aurangabad is Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) 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 Aurangabad. The distance is around 1,413km (878 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Patna to Aurangabad is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₹9,230 ($115).

How do I get from Patna to Aurangabad

Compare travel optionsbetween Patna and Aurangabad

Transport options from Patna to Aurangabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
₹9,230($115)
on demand1,603km (996 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
₹875($11)
twice daily1,564km (972 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
₹2,230($28)
4 times a week1,737km (1,079 miles)
Drive
20h 20m
₹13,290($165)
on demand1,413km (878 miles)

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Airports near Aurangabad

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

IXU
Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Aurangabad
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Aurangabad