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Durg to Nalanda

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Durg, Chhattisgarh to Nalanda, Bihar.

Approx Distance: 819 km

Approx Duration: 18.2 hrs

Route overview

Durg to Nalanda is about 819 km by road, roughly 18.2 hours of travel time.

By car: Durg to Nalanda

About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Durg. 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.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 410. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 560. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 710. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
110 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Arrive in Nalanda

By bus: Durg to Nalanda

Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Durg. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Durg. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Durg → Nalanda. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~819 km Takes about 18h 12m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
Arrive in Nalanda

By train: Durg to Nalanda

The nearest railway stations are Durg for Durg and Bakhtiyarpur Jn for Nalanda. Trains between them in the timetable data:

DURG - RAJENDRA NAGAR South Bihar Exp (13287) — departs 07:05 AM from Durg, arrives 05:22 AM (+1 day) at Athmal Gola, 22h 17m
With one change, 21h 32m in total: MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp (12261) 08:03 AM Rasmara to 12:56 PM Jharsuguda Jn, then DURG - RAJENDRA NAGAR South Bihar Exp (13287) 01:40 PM Jharsuguda Jn to 05:35 AM Bakhtiyarpur Jn — change at Jharsuguda Jn (about 44m wait)
With one change, 21h 40m in total: MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Gitanjali Exp (12859) 10:34 PM Rasmara to 12:30 PM Howrah Jn, then Upasana Express (12327) 01:10 PM Howrah Jn to 08:14 PM Bakhtiyarpur Jn — change at Howrah Jn (about 40m wait)
With one change, 21h 42m in total: MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Gitanjali Exp (12859) 10:34 PM Rasmara to 07:48 AM Sini Jn, then Tatanagar-Rajendra Nagar Special (03284) 11:39 AM Sini Jn to 08:16 PM Bakhtiyarpur Jn — change at Sini Jn (about 3h 51m 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 819 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,110 · Sedan ₹10,750 · SUV ₹14,070 · Innova / MUV ₹15,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,320
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹900 · AC Seater ₹1,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,310 · AC Sleeper ₹1,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,340
Train: Sleeper ₹520 · Economy ₹850 · Third AC ₹1,180 · Second AC ₹1,670 · First AC ₹2,320

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

Durg to Nalanda

Route overview

By car: Durg to Nalanda

By bus: Durg to Nalanda

By train: Durg to Nalanda

Tentative fare estimate

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