Patna to Kolkata
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Patna, Bihar to Kolkata, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 610 km
Approx Duration: 13.6 hrs
Route overview
Patna to Kolkata is about 610 km by road, roughly 13.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Patna to Kolkata
About 12h of driving split over 2 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.
- 155 km (about 3h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 305. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 455. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 155 km (about 3h 6m of driving) — Arrive in Kolkata
By bus: Patna to Kolkata
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Kolkata. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~610 km Takes about 13h 33m. Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,760.
- Arrive in Kolkata
By train: Patna to Kolkata
The nearest railway stations are Patna Jn for Patna and Howrah Jn for Kolkata. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express (12306) — departs 05:00 AM from Patna Jn, arrives 12:40 PM at Howrah Jn, 7h 40m
- Patna-Howrah Jan Shatabdi (12024) — departs 05:45 AM from Patna Jn, arrives 01:25 PM at Howrah Jn, 7h 40m
- Ananya Express (12316) — departs 06:15 AM from Patna Jn, arrives 03:10 PM at Kolkata Sealdah, 8h 55m
- AKAL TAKHT Express (12318) — departs 06:15 AM from Patna Jn, arrives 03:10 PM at Kolkata Sealdah, 8h 55m
- Poorva Express (12304) — departs 08:05 AM from Patna Jn, arrives 04:45 PM at Howrah Jn, 8h 40m
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 610 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,810 · Sedan ₹8,030 · SUV ₹10,520 · Innova / MUV ₹11,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,720
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹670 · AC Seater ₹1,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹980 · AC Sleeper ₹1,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹880 · Second AC ₹1,250 · First AC ₹1,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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