Dhenkanal to Rajgir
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Dhenkanal, Odisha to Rajgir, Bihar.
Approx Distance: 632 km
Approx Duration: 14 hrs
Route overview
Dhenkanal to Rajgir is about 632 km by road, roughly 14 hours of travel time.
By car: Dhenkanal to Rajgir
About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhenkanal. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 166 km (about 3h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 316. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 466. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 166 km (about 3h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Rajgir
By bus: Dhenkanal to Rajgir
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dhenkanal. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhenkanal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhenkanal → Rajgir. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~632 km Takes about 14h 3m. Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,820.
- Arrive in Rajgir
By train: Dhenkanal to Rajgir
The nearest railway stations are Dhenkanal for Dhenkanal and Rajgir for Rajgir. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 54h 10m in total: VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp (18507) 07:45 AM Rajthagarh to 02:34 PM Tilak Bridge, then Magadh Express (12402) 08:12 PM Tilak Bridge to 01:55 PM Islampur — change at Tilak Bridge (about 5h 38m wait)
- With one change, 62h 9m in total: Utkal Express (18477) 11:46 PM Rajthagarh to 02:51 PM Anand Vihar, then Magadh Express (12402) 08:21 PM Anand Vihar to 01:55 PM Islampur — change at Anand Vihar (about 5h 30m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 632 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,050 · Sedan ₹8,320 · SUV ₹10,890 · Innova / MUV ₹12,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹700 · AC Seater ₹1,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,010 · AC Sleeper ₹1,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,820
- Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹660 · Third AC ₹910 · Second AC ₹1,290 · First AC ₹1,800
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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