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Jaipur to Nalanda

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

Approx Distance: 1294 km

Approx Duration: 28.8 hrs

Route overview

Jaipur to Nalanda is about 1294 km by road, roughly 28.8 hours of travel time.

By car: Jaipur to Nalanda

About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Jaipur. 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.
131 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 431. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 581. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 731. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 863. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1013. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1163. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km (about 2h 38m of driving) — Arrive in Nalanda

By bus: Jaipur to Nalanda

2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Jaipur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jaipur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Jaipur → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~647 km Takes about 14h 23m. Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860.
Change buses at a major city (around km 647). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nalanda. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Nalanda. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~647 km Takes about 14h 23m. Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860.
Arrive in Nalanda

By train: Jaipur to Nalanda

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

Bikaner Guwahati Express (25631) — departs 09:10 AM from Jaipur, arrives 05:20 AM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 20h 10m
BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp (15631) — departs 09:10 AM from Jaipur, arrives 05:20 AM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 20h 10m
Ananya Express (12316) — departs 09:17 AM from Bais Godam, arrives 07:05 AM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 21h 48m

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 1294 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,330 · Sedan ₹16,920 · SUV ₹22,150 · Innova / MUV ₹24,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,770
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,420 · AC Seater ₹2,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,070 · AC Sleeper ₹2,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,670
Train: Sleeper ₹810 · Economy ₹1,320 · Third AC ₹1,840 · Second AC ₹2,620 · First AC ₹3,650

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

Jaipur to Nalanda

Route overview

By car: Jaipur to Nalanda

By bus: Jaipur to Nalanda

By train: Jaipur to Nalanda

Tentative fare estimate

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