Begusarai to Rajgir
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Begusarai, Bihar to Rajgir, Bihar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Begusarai to Rajgir
108 km · ~2h 10m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Begusarai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RajgirRajgir, Bihar
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Begusarai to Rajgir
108 km · ~2h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Begusarai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Begusarai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Begusarai → Rajgir
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~108 km
~2h 24m|Tentative fare ₹120–₹350
- Arrive in Rajgir
Rajgir, Bihar
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Begusarai to Rajgir
Nearest railway stations: Begu Sarai for Begusarai, Rajgir for Rajgir.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 4h 43m in total
Change trains at Salim Pur Bihar — about 42m wait
1 change · 5h 3m in total
Change trains at Bakhtiyarpur Jn — about 2h 10m wait
1 change · 6h 15m in total
Change trains at Harnaut — about 1h 38m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Begusarai to Rajgir: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Begusarai to Rajgir is about 108 km by road, roughly 2.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 108 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹120 · AC Seater ₹190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹170 · AC Sleeper ₹250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹350
- Train: Sleeper ₹90 · Economy ₹140 · Third AC ₹180 · Second AC ₹250 · First AC ₹330
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Rajgir.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Begusarai to Rajgir. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Nalanda95 km from Begusarai
Hotels in Rajgir
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Things to Do in Rajgir
Hot springs
Take a deep bath in a hot spring (Kund).
Ropeway
Enjoy the ride on the ropeway.
Bimbisara's jail
This archeological site is believed to be the jail in which King Ajatshatru imprisoned his father Bimbisara. From his prison cell, Bimbisara could see Buddha meditating…
Chariot Tracks
The Chariot Route and shell inscriptions consist of two parallel furrows cut deep into the rock ground for about thirty feet and are believed to have been made by Lord…
Cyclopean walls
Believed to be 2500 years old, these Cyclopean walls are a 40 km long and 4 metres wide fortification running around the city.
Gridhakuta
The place is atop a small hill and believed to be a meditating place of Buddha. You can continue on to the top of Ratnagiri hill, there is a Viswa Shanti Stupa (Peace…
Suggested Rajgir Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Rajgir
- Travel from Begusarai to Rajgir (about 2.2 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Saptaparni Cave
Day 2Explore Rajgir
- Visit Vulture Peak
- Visit Pant Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Giriyak Stupa
- Head back to Begusarai
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