There are 4 ways to get from Patna to Katihar by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jntrain 15714 / ...
7h 15m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Patna to Purniabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
9h 39mDrive 296.9 km
- Drive from Patna to Katiharcar 296.9 km
4h 23m₹3,331–4,812Taxi
- Take the taxi from Patna to Katihartaxi 296.9 km
4h 23m₹6,000–7,500
Patna to Katihar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Patna to Katihar is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Patna to Katihar is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Patna to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Patna and arriving at Purnia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Patna Jn and arriving at Katihar Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Patna and Katihar is 287 km. The road distance is 296.9 km.
The best way to get from Patna to Katihar without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jn takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Patna to Katihar bus services, operated by Bhanu Rath, depart from Patna station.
Patna to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Patna Jn station.
The best way to get from Patna to Katihar is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Patna, India and Katihar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Bhanu Rath operates a bus from Patna to Purnia once daily, and the journey takes 9h 5m. 15 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- Bhanu Rath
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Bhanu Rath
- Website
- Maa Kamakhya Dreamliner
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Maa Kamakhya Dreamliner
- Phone
- +91 7044193936
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aitiana Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Aitiana Travels
- Website
- Maa Kamakhya Cruseliner
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Maa Kamakhya Cruseliner
- Website
- Meera Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Meera Travels
- Website
- Vijay Rath
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vijay Rath
- Phone
- +91 96322 27000
- [email protected]
- Website
- M K Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- M K Travels
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- Shree Pusparaj
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Pusparaj
- Website
- Umanath Tour and Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Umanath Tour and Travels
- Website
- Aitiana Cruiseliners
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Aitiana Cruiseliners
- Website
- Khushi Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Khushi Travels
- Website
- Sameer Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sameer Travels
- Website
- Shree Ambey Rath
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Ambey Rath
- Website
- Maa Kanti Bus
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Kanti Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Buddha Cab
- Phone
- +91 821 045 9744
- Website
- buddhacab.in
Nirvana Cabs
- Phone
- +91 732 494 2884
- Website
- nirvanacab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Patna to Katihar bus services, operated by Bhanu Rath, arrive at Purnia station.
Patna to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patna to Katihar is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Patna to Katihar.
There are four+ hotels available in Katihar.










