How long does it take to travel from Varanasi to Patna?

By flight: approximately 0.3 hours. By train: approximately 5.3 hours. By road: approximately 5.8 hours.

Are there flights from Varanasi to Patna?

Yes, you can book flights from Varanasi (VNS) to Patna (PAT) on FareEagle. Flight time is approximately 0.3 hours.

Varanasi to Patna Distance, Route & Travel Options

Q: What is the distance from Varanasi to Patna?

The aerial distance from Varanasi to Patna is approximately 216 km (134 miles). By road, the distance is approximately 292 km.

Q: What is the best time to travel from Varanasi to Patna?

October to March is the most pleasant season for travel across India. Avoid monsoon (June-September) for road trips. For hill stations, summer (April-June) is peak season.

Q: How long does the train take from Varanasi to Patna?

The train from Varanasi to Patna takes approximately 5.3 hours. Express trains are faster while passenger trains make more stops.

Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh

Patna

Bihar

216 km

aerial distance (straight line)

134 miles · Road distance: ~292 km

How to get from Varanasi to Patna

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By Flight

~18 min

VNS → PAT · Fastest option

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By Train

~5.3 hrs

292 km · Multiple daily trains

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By Bus

~7.3 hrs

292 km · AC/Non-AC available

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By Car

~5.8 hrs

292 km via highway

🚆 Varanasi to Patna Trains (65)

Train	Dep	Arr	Duration	Classes
NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp #12502 · SKr				1A,2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express #12306 · Raj	01:55	04:43	2h 48m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Express #12310 · Raj	02:10	05:27	3h 17m	1A,2A,3A
AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath #22406 · GR	02:40	05:23	2h 43m	3A,CC
Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express #12570 · GR	02:40	05:23	2h 43m	3A
NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp #12424 · Raj	23:00	01:53	2h 53m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express #22424 · Raj	23:00	01:53	2h 53m	1A,2A,3A
MUMBAI LTT - KAMAKHYA AC Exp #12519 · SF				2A,3A,SL
ANAND VIHAR DELHI - DANAPUR JanSadharan Exp #13258 ·
PUNE - PATLIPUTRA SF Exp #12149 · SF	00:30	03:40	3h 10m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - PATLIPUTRA SF Exp #12141 · SF	00:45	03:57	3h 12m	2A,3A,SL
Azimabad Express #12947 · SF	01:05	03:40	2h 35m	3A,SL
Bikaner Guwahati Express #25631 · Exp	01:05	04:22	3h 17m	3A,SL
BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp #15631 · Exp	01:05	04:23	3h 18m	2A,3A,SL
AKAL TAKHT Express #12318 · SF	01:15	05:58	4h 43m	2A,3A,SL
NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp #12326 · SF	01:15	05:58	4h 43m	2A,3A,SL
Udyan Abha Toofan Express #13008 · Exp	01:25	06:00	4h 35m	3A,SL
Shramjeevi Express #12392 · SF	02:40	06:54	4h 14m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Ananya Express #12316 · SF	03:00	05:58	2h 58m	2A,3A,SL
Vikramshila Express #12368 · SF	03:28	06:45	3h 17m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Sampoorna Kranti Express #12394 · SF	04:04	06:47	2h 43m	1A,2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA Janta Exp #13202 · Exp	04:10	09:03	4h 53m	2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express #12304 · SF	04:55	07:21	2h 26m	1A,2A,3A,SL
ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp #16359 · Exp	05:00	09:33	4h 33m	2A,3A,SL
BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp #12295 · SF	05:30	08:55	3h 25m	2A,3A,SL
OKHA - GUWAHATI EXP #15635 · Exp	05:45	10:32	4h 47m	2A,3A,SL
GANDHIDHAM - KAMAKHYA Exp #15667 · Exp	05:45	10:26	4h 41m	2A,3A,SL
MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp #12578 · SF	06:30	09:12	2h 42m	2A,3A,SL
Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express #11106 · Exp	07:20	10:27	3h 07m	3A,SL
Magadh Express #12402 · SF	08:00	10:42	2h 42m	1A,2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-New Farakka Express #14004 · Exp	08:15	13:00	4h 45m	2A,3A,SL
VASCO DA GAMA - PATNA SF Exp #12741 · SF	08:30	11:56	3h 26m	2A,3A,SL
Varanasi- Sealdah Express #13134 · Exp	08:40	14:50	6h 10m	SL
MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp #15647 · Exp	09:15	11:44	2h 29m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp #15645 · Exp	09:15	11:44	2h 29m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - BHAGALPUR SF Exp #12336 · SF	09:15	11:44	2h 29m	2A,3A,SL
SURAT - BHAGALPUR Tapti Ganga Exp #19047 · Exp	09:50	12:24	2h 34m	3A,SL
NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express #12350 · SF	11:32	14:53	3h 21m	3A,SL
OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp #14056 · Mail	11:40	14:33	2h 53m	2A,3A,SL
Indore-Patna Express #19313 · Exp	11:45	16:10	4h 25m	2A,3A,SL
Indore-Rajendranagar Express #19321 · Exp	11:45	16:12	4h 27m	2A,3A,SL
Janata Express #13040 · Exp	12:15	16:22	4h 07m
Mathura Patna Express #13238 · Exp	12:35	16:58	4h 23m	2A,3A,SL
Mathura Patna Express #13240 · Exp	12:35	17:05	4h 30m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp #12362 · SF	12:35	15:52	3h 17m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - RAXAUL Karmabhoomi Exp #12546 · SF	12:35	16:34	3h 59m
Kumbh Express #12370 · SF	13:25	17:42	4h 17m	2A,3A,SL
Upasana Express #12328 · SF	13:25	17:41	4h 16m	2A,3A,SL
Lal Quila Express #13112 · Exp	14:15	18:40	4h 25m	3A,SL
SECUNDERABAD - DANAPUR SF EXP #12791 · SF	14:35	18:59	4h 24m	2A,3A,SL
Farakka Express #13414 · Exp	15:25	20:05	4h 40m	2A,3A,SL
Farakka Express #13484 · Exp	15:25	20:05	4h 40m	2A,3A,SL
Amritsar Howrah Mail #13006 · Mail	16:55	20:54	3h 59m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Vibhuti Express #12334 · SF	18:10	21:50	3h 40m	2A,3A,SL
DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp #12506 · SF	18:30	21:41	3h 11m	2A,3A,SL
Archana Express #12356 · SF	19:00	22:23	3h 23m	2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT - Kamakhya (Weekly) Special #05649 · Exp	19:15	22:23	3h 08m	3A,SL
Amritsar Howrah Express #13050 · Exp	19:15	01:25	6h 10m	3A,SL
Ajmer-RajendraNagar Ziyarat Express #12396 · SF	19:45	22:23	2h 38m	2A,3A,SL
Seemanchal Express #12488 · SF	20:05	23:17	3h 12m	2A,3A,SL
Budhpurnima Express #15110 · Exp	20:35	02:55	6h 20m	SL
Himgiri Express #12332 · SF	21:15	00:51	3h 36m	2A,3A,SL
Sikkim Mahananda Express #14084 · Exp	21:20	23:43	2h 23m	2A,3A,SL
PURNA - PATNA Exp #17610 · Exp	23:45	03:09	3h 24m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI BANDRA T - PATNA Exp #19049 · Exp	23:45	03:22	3h 37m	2A,3A,SL

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Quick facts

Aerial distance

216 km (134 mi)

Road distance

~292 km

Fastest mode

Flight (~0.3 hrs)

Cheapest mode

Bus

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📍 Varanasi to Patna distance overview

The straight-line (aerial) distance from Varanasi to Patna is approximately 216 km (134 miles). By road, the distance increases to approximately 292 km due to the terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Uttar Pradesh to Bihar.

216 kmAerial distance

~292 kmBy road

~0.3 hrsFastest route

✈️ By flight — Varanasi to Patna

Fastest option VNS → PAT ~0.3 hours

Flying is the fastest way to cover the 216 km distance. Flights from VNS to PAT take approximately 0.3 hours including boarding and taxiing. Multiple airlines operate on this route, and fares vary depending on the season, time of booking, and class of travel.

For the best prices, book 2-3 weeks in advance and opt for mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) which are typically cheaper than weekend flights.

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🚆 By train — Varanasi to Patna

~5.3 hours ~292 km Multiple daily trains

Indian Railways connects Varanasi and Patna with multiple daily services. The journey takes around 5.3 hours — Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops.

AC First Class (1A)Premium, 2-berth cabins

AC 2-Tier (2A)Curtained berths, comfortable

AC 3-Tier (3A)Popular, good value

Sleeper Class (SL)Budget, non-AC

Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.

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🚌 By bus — Varanasi to Patna

~7.3 hours ~292 km Most affordable

Bus travel is a popular and affordable option. The journey takes approximately 7.3 hours covering ~292 km. Both government and private operators service this route.

Volvo ACPremium comfort, reclining seats

AC SleeperFull-length beds, ideal for overnight

AC SeaterAir-conditioned, mid-range

Non-ACBudget-friendly, basic comfort

Night buses are especially popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.

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🚗 By car — Varanasi to Patna

~5.8 hours ~292 km

A road trip from Varanasi to Patna covers approximately 292 km and takes around 5.8 hours. Actual time depends on traffic, road quality, and stops along the way.

Start early to avoid city traffic and use daylight hours, especially on mountainous or rural terrain. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition and carry sufficient fuel for remote stretches.

💡 Travel tips for Varanasi to Patna

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Book early
Book flights and trains 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season (Oct-Mar) for better prices and availability.

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Check weather
Avoid monsoon (Jun-Sep) for road trips. Road conditions can deteriorate and flights may face delays.

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Carry valid ID
Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID is required for train travel and recommended for bus journeys.

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IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online

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Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Varanasi to Patna? ▼

The aerial (straight-line) distance from Varanasi to Patna is approximately 216 km (134 miles). The road distance is approximately 292 km, which takes about 5.8 hours by car.

What is the fastest way to travel from Varanasi to Patna? ▼

The fastest way is by flight, taking approximately 0.3 hours from VNS to PAT. You can search and compare flight prices on FareEagle.

How much does a flight from Varanasi to Patna cost? ▼

Flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. To find the best fares, search on FareEagle where you can compare prices across all airlines and book instantly. Booking 2-3 weeks in advance typically gives the best prices.

Are there buses from Varanasi to Patna? ▼

Yes, multiple bus operators run services on the Varanasi to Patna route. The journey takes approximately 7.3 hours. You can search and book bus tickets on FareEagle with AC Sleeper, AC Seater, and Non-AC options.

What is the best time to travel from Varanasi to Patna? ▼

The best time to travel depends on the weather at your destination. Generally, October to March offers the most pleasant weather across most of India. Avoid monsoon season (June-September) if travelling by road, as heavy rains can cause delays and road closures. For hill stations, summer (April-June) is peak season.

How long does the train take from Varanasi to Patna? ▼

The train journey from Varanasi to Patna takes approximately 5.3 hours. Express trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi are faster, while mail/passenger trains take longer with more stops. Check train schedules and availability on IRCTC.

Can I book Varanasi to Patna travel on FareEagle? ▼

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