What is the best way to travel from Varanasi to Patna?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Patna from Varanasi. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Patna from Varanasi?
You can reach Patna with just £4 by taking a Train from Indian Railways, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Indian Railways3h 25m000:25VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station03:50PatnaPatliputra Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 00:25:00 to Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Indian Railways3h 25m016:50VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station20:15PatnaPatliputra Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 16:50:00 to Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 25/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Indian Railways3h 0m018:45VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station21:45PatnaPatliputra Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 18:45:00 to Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 25/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Indian Railways3h 55m023:05VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station03:00PatnaPatliputra Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 23:05:00 to Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Indian Railways3h 10m003:25VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station06:35PatnaTrain Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 03:25:00 to Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 25/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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What are the fastest trips from Varanasi to Patna?
You can get to Patna from Varanasi in just 3h 0m with a Train from Indian Railways. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Indian Railways3h 0m018:45VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station21:45PatnaPatliputra Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 18:45:00 to Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 25/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Indian Railways3h 10m003:25VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station06:35PatnaTrain Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 03:25:00 to Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 25/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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Indian Railways3h 25m000:25VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station03:50PatnaPatliputra Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 00:25:00 to Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Indian Railways3h 25m016:50VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station20:15PatnaPatliputra Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 16:50:00 to Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 25/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Indian Railways3h 55m023:05VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station03:00PatnaPatliputra Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 25/12/2025 23:05:00 to Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) arriving at 26/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Varanasi to Patna
What are the most popular stations in Varanasi and Patna?
In Varanasi, you will usually depart from Bus Stand, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station or Banaras Train Station, while in Patna you will be arriving at TN Banerjee Rd, Rajendranagar Train Station or Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Patna from Varanasi? With 5 connections between 1 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Varanasi and Patna, you can pay as low as £4 with a Train from Indian Railways.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Indian Railways: you will get to Patna in just 3h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Varanasi and Patna are Indian Railways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Varanasi and Patna is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Mughal Sarāi or to Patna Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Patna Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Varanasi to Patna?
The most popular companies between Varanasi and Patna, are Indian Railways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Indian Railways
All you need to know when you travel from Varanasi to Patna
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Varanasi to Patna. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Varanasi to Patna
How can I reach Patna from Varanasi?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Patna from Varanasi.
How far is Patna from Varanasi?
The distance between Varanasi and Patna is 215.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Varanasi and Patna?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 37 kgs, and a flight 53 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Varanasi to Patna?
You can get to Patna with just £4 by taking a Train from Indian Railways.
What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Patna?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Patna in just 3h 0m with a Train from Indian Railways.
More routes to Varanasi and to Patna
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Varanasi and to Patna. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Varanasi
- Agra to Varanasi
- Delhi to Varanasi
- Lucknow to Varanasi
- Nagpur to Varanasi
- New Delhi to Varanasi
- Trips to Patna
- Dhanbad to Patna
- Lucknow to Patna
