Panvel to Nalanda
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Panvel, Maharashtra to Nalanda, Bihar.
Approx Distance: 1897 km
Approx Duration: 42.2 hrs
Route overview
Panvel to Nalanda is about 1897 km by road, roughly 42.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Panvel to Nalanda
About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Panvel. 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.
- 79 km (about 1h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 379. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 529. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 679. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 759. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 909. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1059. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1138. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1288. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1438. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1518. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1668. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1818. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Nalanda
By bus: Panvel to Nalanda
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Panvel. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Panvel. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Panvel → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~949 km Takes about 21h 5m. Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 949). 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) · ~949 km Takes about 21h 5m. Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710.
- Arrive in Nalanda
By train: Panvel to Nalanda
The nearest railway stations are Panvel for Panvel and Bakhtiyarpur Jn for Nalanda. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp (15647) — departs 08:26 AM from Diva, arrives 02:02 PM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 29h 36m
- MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp (15645) — departs 08:26 AM from Diva, arrives 02:02 PM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 29h 36m
- MUMBAI LTT - BHAGALPUR SF Exp (12336) — departs 08:26 AM from Diva, arrives 02:02 PM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 29h 36m
- MUMBAI LTT - RAXAUL Karmabhoomi Exp (12546) — departs 11:45 AM from Diva, arrives 05:39 PM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 29h 54m
- MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp (12362) — departs 11:47 AM from Diva, arrives 05:17 PM (+1 day) at Bakhtiyarpur Jn, 29h 30m
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 1897 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,970 · Sedan ₹24,760 · SUV ₹32,400 · Innova / MUV ₹36,240 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,030
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,090 · AC Seater ₹3,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · AC Sleeper ₹4,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,360
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,930 · Third AC ₹2,690 · Second AC ₹3,820 · First AC ₹5,340
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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