How to travel from Patna to Delhi, India

The distance between Patna and Delhi is around 893km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Patna to Delhi 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 Delhi (DEL).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,375($55)
Operated by

GoAir

+ 4 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to New Delhi.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ballia then take the bus to Kaushambi.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,070($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Delhi.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,023km (636 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Patna and Delhi

There are several options for getting from Patna to Delhi by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹4,375 ($55).

The distance between Patna and Delhi is around 893km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 852km (529 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Patna and Delhi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Patna to Delhi is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₹4,375 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Patna and Delhi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Patna and Delhi. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Patna and Delhi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 12hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Patna and Delhi. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12hrs, 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 Delhi. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Delhi (DEL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Patna and Delhi. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and arrive at Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Patna and Delhi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

GoAir, Spicejet, Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines and Vistara fly between Patna and Delhi. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and and arrive into Delhi (DEL). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Patna to Delhi typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and and arrive into Delhi (DEL).

The closest major airport to Delhi is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Delhi. Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) and Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) 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 Delhi. The distance is around 1,023km (636 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Patna to Delhi is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₹4,375 ($55).

How do I get from Patna to Delhi

Compare travel optionsbetween Patna and Delhi

Transport options from Patna to Delhi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
₹4,375($55)
every 20 mins893km (555 miles)
Train
12hrs
₹555($7)
every 3 hours986km (613 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 1h
₹2,070($26)
once a week1,130km (702 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
₹8,275($105)
on demand1,023km (636 miles)

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Airports near Delhi

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

DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Delhi
AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Delhi
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Delhi