There are 5 ways to get from Patna to Bhopal by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO)plane PAT - BHO
4h 21m₹9,025–20,627Train
cheapest- Take the train from Patna Jn to Rani Kamalapatitrain 19436
20h 24m₹590–4,524Bus
- Take the bus from Patna to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Patna
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bhopal, Madhya Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
21h 35mDrive 931.7 km
- Drive from Patna to Bhopalcar 931.7 km
13h 43m₹10,633–15,359Bus via Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Patna to Gorakhpurbus Patna
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Bhopal, Madhya Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
26h 25m
Patna to Bhopal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Patna to Bhopal is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 20h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Patna to Bhopal is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Patna to Bhopal. However, there are services departing from Patna and arriving at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Patna to Bhopal. However, there are services departing from Patna Jn and arriving at Bhopal Jn via Rani Kamalapati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
The distance between Patna and Bhopal is 843 km. The road distance is 931.7 km.
The best way to get from Patna to Bhopal without a car is to train which takes 20h 24m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Patna to Bhopal, including transfers.
Patna to Bhopal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Patna station.
Patna to Bhopal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Patna Jn station.
The best way to get from Patna to Bhopal is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹21,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 20h 24m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 21h 35m.
What companies run services between Patna, India and Bhopal, India?
Air India Express, Air India Limited, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Patna Jn to Rani Kamalapati once a week. Tickets cost ₹490–3,700 and the journey takes 19h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Raja Bhoj International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Raja Bhoj International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Raja Bhoj International Airport via Bhubaneswar, Raipur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Patna Jn to Rani Kamalapati
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹490–3,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹490–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
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- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Patna to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Patna to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Patna to Bhopal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Patna to Bhopal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rani Kamalapati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patna to Bhopal is 932 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Patna to Bhopal.
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