How to reach Patna? Transport options?

Since you're in Delhi, here's a focused guide on reaching Patna from Delhi, plus getting around once you're there.

By Air

Direct flights are available from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Patna's Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport. IndiGo, Air India, and other carriers operate this route. Flight time is about 1.5 hours — the fastest option.

By Train

From Delhi, popular trains include the Rajdhani Express and Sampoorna Kranti Express, along with numerous other services. Patna Junction Railway Station is a key hub connecting Patna to various parts of India. Journey time from Delhi is roughly 10–14 hours depending on the train.

By Road

The road route from Delhi is approximately 1,081 km via NH 27, passing through Agra, Lucknow, and Gorakhpur, with Lucknow as a convenient stopover. You can take a private bus, UPSRTC/BSRTC buses, or self-drive. Expect 14–18 hours by road.

Getting Around Within Patna

Once in Patna, here are your local options:

• Metro — The priority corridor from Zero Mile to ISBT has been operational since October 2025 with 5 stations, and additional stations are being progressively opened on both the Red and Blue lines. For routes along metro corridors, it's currently Patna's best transport option.

• Ola/Uber — Both work in Patna, with good availability in central areas like Boring Road, Bailey Road, Patna Junction, Kankarbagh, and Gandhi Maidan, where you can typically get a ride within 5–10 minutes.

• Auto-rickshaws (Tempu) — Autos are the most popular mode of transport within the city due to relatively lower fares. Most are shared autos where the fare is fixed per person to a particular destination.

• E-rickshaws — E-rickshaws are rapidly replacing cycle-rickshaws as they're faster and can carry more passengers, and are great for last-mile connectivity from metro stations.

• City Buses — Available but not reliable for daily commuting — buses don't follow fixed schedules, there's no real-time tracking, and frequency is low (30–60 minutes on most routes). Best avoided unless you're on a tight budget.

Recommendation from Delhi: Train (Rajdhani/Sampoorna Kranti) is the sweet spot for cost + comfort. Fly if you're short on time.