Howrah to Patna

Howrah to Patna

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Howrah to Patna Schedule

Howrah to Patna Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy 07:50 - 16:00₹ 7,504
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 08:35 - 16:20₹ 968
Air Vistara Economy 10:15 - 10:05₹ 12,745
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 13:00 - 20:45₹ 618
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 14:05 - 21:00₹ 2,660
Jgd Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 17:00 - 09:15₹ 1,502
Raj Bus Service AC Seater 18:25 - 09:05₹ 1,040
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 20:35 - 06:00₹ 1,670
SpiceJet Economy 22:20 - 15:20₹ 10,069

Transportation from Howrah to Patna

Facts about the transport from Howrah to Patna

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure1:00 PM
Latest Departure8:35 PM
Departures per day36
Distance813 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Dayan And Company, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jgd Travels, Maharani Express, Raj Bus Service, Vaishali Travels

How to get from Howrah to Patna

Travelling between Howrah and Patna is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 69.77 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.05.

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Patna?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Howrah and Patna depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Howrah and Patna. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h 15m to reach Patna.

How much does it cost to get from Howrah to Patna?

Travelling between Howrah and Patna can be as cheap as USD 7.05 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 69.77 if you buy a IndiGo flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Howrah and Patna ?

  • 22 from Howrah to Patna starting from 13:00 Howrah until 20:35 Howrah
  • 12 from Howrah to Patna starting from 15:00 Kolkata until 20:35 Kolkata
  • 2 from Howrah to Patna starting from 14:20 Kolkata Airport until 16:15 Kolkata Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Howrah to Patna.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Howrah to Patna, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 69.77.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Howrah and Patna

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Howrah to Patna overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Howrah and Patna

Aitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Dayan And Company, Jgd Travels, Maharani Express, Raj Bus Service, Vaishali Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Howrah to Patna?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train