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Chhapra to Rajgir

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhapra, Bihar to Rajgir, Bihar.

140 kmDistance
2.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹150
AC Seater₹250
Non-AC Sleeper₹220
AC Sleeper₹320
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹440
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹170
Third AC₹230
Second AC₹310
First AC₹420
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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: Chhapra to Rajgir

140 km · ~2h 48m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chhapra

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Rajgir

    Rajgir, 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: Chhapra to Rajgir

140 km · ~3h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chhapra

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhapra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Chhapra → Rajgir

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~140 km

    ~3h 7m|Tentative fare ₹150–₹440

  3. 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: Chhapra to Rajgir

Nearest railway stations: Chhapra for Chhapra, Rajgir for Rajgir.

Direct trains

Shramjeevi Express#12392 · Superfast
06:13 AMKoelwar
3h 31m27 stops
09:44 AMSilao
Buxar Islampur Passenger#53208 · Passenger
07:42 AMKoelwar
4h 8m15 stops
11:50 AMIslampur
Magadh Express#12402 · Superfast
10:21 AMKoelwar
3h 34m16 stops
01:55 PMIslampur

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.

Chhapra to Rajgir: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chhapra to Rajgir is about 140 km by road, roughly 2.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 140 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 ₹150 · AC Seater ₹250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹220 · AC Sleeper ₹320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹310 · First AC ₹420

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Hot springs

Take a deep bath in a hot spring (Kund).

Ropeway

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Bimbisara's jail

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Chariot Tracks

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Cyclopean walls

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Gridhakuta

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Suggested Rajgir Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Rajgir

  • Travel from Chhapra to Rajgir (about 2.8 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 Chhapra
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