Kolkata to Patna

Kolkata to Patna

Kolkata
Patna
Sat, Jun 8
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Kolkata to Patna Schedule

Kolkata to Patna Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Cab Expresso Economy 3pax Any time₹ 14,175
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 07:40 - 16:00₹ 618
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 08:00 - 16:00₹ 518
Air India Economy 10:00 - 18:35₹ 9,996
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 13:10 - 21:30₹ 1,685
Maharani Express AC Seater 15:30 - 07:00₹ 982
Vaishali Travels AC Sleeper 17:00 - 08:00₹ 1,155
Bengal Tiger AC Sleeper 19:30 - 09:30₹ 1,155
Dayan And Company Non-AC Seater 20:00 - 10:30₹ 693
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 23:55 - 10:05₹ 518

Transportation from Kolkata to Patna

Facts about the transport from Kolkata to Patna

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure7:15 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day5
Distance580 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Cab Expresso, Dayan And Company, Indian Railways, Maharani Express

How to get from Kolkata to Patna

Travelling between Kolkata and Patna is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.67 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.34.

How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Patna?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 16 hours to travel between Kolkata and Patna depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kolkata and Patna. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 15h 30m to reach Patna.

How much does it cost to get from Kolkata to Patna?

Travelling between Kolkata and Patna can be as cheap as USD 8.34 if you opt for a Dayan And Company bus and as expensive as USD 16.67 if you buy a Bengal Tiger Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kolkata and Patna ?

  • 5 from Kolkata to Patna starting from 15:30 Kolkata until 21:00 Kolkata

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kolkata to Patna.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kolkata to Patna, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 54.41.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kolkata and Patna

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Kolkata to Patna overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kolkata and Patna

Aitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Dayan And Company, Maharani Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kolkata and Patna

Cab Expresso

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kolkata to Patna?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train