Patna to Karad
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Patna, Bihar to Karad, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1900 km
Approx Duration: 42.2 hrs
Route overview
Patna to Karad is about 1900 km by road, roughly 42.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Patna to Karad
About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Patna. 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.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 380. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 530. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 680. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 760. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 910. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1060. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1140. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1290. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1440. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1520. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1670. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1820. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Arrive in Karad
By bus: Patna to Karad
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Patna. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Patna. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Patna → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~950 km Takes about 21h 7m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 950). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Karad. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~950 km Takes about 21h 7m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710.
- Arrive in Karad
By train: Patna to Karad
The nearest railway stations are Patna Jn for Patna and Karad for Karad. 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, 36h 45m in total: ASANSOL - MUMBAI CST SF Exp (12361) 12:44 AM Fatwa to 08:30 PM Mathela, then Nizamuddin-Kolhapur Express (12148) 09:45 PM Mathela to 01:29 PM Bhavani Nagar — change at Mathela (about 1h 15m wait)
- With one change, 36h 45m in total: ASANSOL - MUMBAI CST SF Exp (12361) 12:44 AM Fatwa to 10:55 PM Bhadli, then Nizamuddin-Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express (12782) 12:23 AM Bhadli to 01:29 PM Bhavani Nagar — change at Bhadli (about 1h 28m wait)
- With one change, 36h 51m in total: RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Karmabhoomi Exp (12545) 12:38 AM Fatwa to 11:08 PM Shirsoli, then Nizamuddin-Kolhapur Express (12148) 12:47 AM Shirsoli to 01:29 PM Bhavani Nagar — change at Shirsoli (about 1h 39m 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 1900 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,000 · Sedan ₹24,800 · SUV ₹32,450 · Innova / MUV ₹36,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,090 · AC Seater ₹3,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · AC Sleeper ₹4,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,930 · Third AC ₹2,690 · Second AC ₹3,830 · First AC ₹5,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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