Bihar · 580 km
Kolkata to Patna Cab Service
Bihar's capital by road, with Bodh Gaya and Nalanda within easy reach of the same booking.
- 580 km
- One-way distance
- 10 – 11 hrs
- Drive time
- ₹20,000
- Round trip from
- ₹13,100
- One-way drop from
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Kolkata to Patna Taxi Fare
Fares below are all-inclusive of fuel and driver charges for the full 580 km journey. Tolls, state permits and parking are charged at actual with receipts.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate / km | One Way Drop | Round Trip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 | ₹15 | ₹11,600 | ₹17,700 | Book → |
| Sedan | 4 | ₹17 | ₹13,100 | ₹20,000 | Book → |
| SUV | 6 | ₹20 | ₹15,500 | ₹23,600 | Book → |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | ₹22 | ₹17,000 | ₹25,900 | Book → |
| Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹25 | ₹19,350 | ₹29,500 | Book → |
| Tempo Traveller | 12 | ₹30 | ₹23,200 | ₹35,400 | Book → |
Round trip fares cover 1160 km garage to garage plus a driver allowance of ₹300 per night for 1 night. One-way drops are billed at roughly 1.3× the one-way distance because the vehicle returns empty. A minimum of 250 km per day applies.
The journey
Driving from Kolkata to Patna
Kolkata to Patna is one of our steadiest routes, driven mostly by families travelling home, business visitors, and pilgrims heading onward to Bodh Gaya. At roughly 580 km on NH-19, it is a long but straightforward day with good road surface for most of the distance.
The great advantage of taking a car rather than the train is what it lets you add. Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, is a comfortable day trip from Patna. So is Nalanda, and so is Rajgir. Trying to do that circuit on public transport turns three easy days into a week of frustration.
We run this route with drivers who know the Bihar highways and the checkpost routine, which matters more on this journey than most. Border formalities between West Bengal and Bihar are usually quick, but knowing the process keeps them that way.
Where we stop along the way
- 1
Durgapur
Standard first halt with reliable restaurants.
- 2
Asansol
Last major West Bengal town before the border.
- 3
Dhanbad
Convenient lunch stop in Jharkhand.
- 4
Barhi
Where the road to Bodh Gaya branches off.
Before you book
Kolkata to Patna — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add Bodh Gaya to a Kolkata to Patna booking?
Yes, it is one of our most common combinations. Bodh Gaya is about 110 km from Patna and is easily added as a day trip or as a stop on the way. Mention it when booking and we will include the extra kilometres in the quote.
Is it safe to drive from Kolkata to Patna at night?
We prefer not to. The highway is fine, but we advise a daytime departure and, if needed, a night halt. Where a night drive is unavoidable we assign two drivers.
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