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Ghatal to Patna

Updated: 28 May 2026

The route from Ghatal to Patna covers roughly 550 km. You travel to Howrah, then board a train to Patna. The journey takes you through the plains of Bihar. NH 19 is the primary highway.

Total Distance: 550 km by road, 450 km air distance.
Fastest Way
Superfast train from Howrah.
Cheapest Way
Train from Howrah.
Compare Ghatal to Patna Routes
Train
Connecting
Duration
10 hours
Avg Price
600-1800 INR
Operator
Jan Shatabdi Express
Route
Ghatal to Howrah, then Howrah to Patna

Overnight trains are best.

Travel Tips
  • Booking
    Book early.
  • Transport
    Auto-rickshaws available.
  • Weather
    Pleasant winters.
  • Food
    Try Litti Chokha.
  • Station
    Patna station.
Safety Tips
  • Crowds
    Stay alert.
  • Water
    Drink safe water.
  • Valuables
    Keep safe.
  • Night
    Avoid lonely roads.
People Also Ask
  • How to reach Patna?
    Train from Howrah.
  • Is it a long journey?
    10 hours.
  • Are there flights?
    Fly to Patna.
  • Best time to visit?
    Winter.
  • Is it safe?
    Yes.
Quick Info
  • From Ghatal, West Bengal, India
  • To Patna, Bihar, India
  • Modes
Best Time to Travel

October to March.

Things to Do in Patna
1
Golghar
Granary.
2
Patna Museum
Museum.
3
Bihar Museum
Museum.
4
Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Gurudwara.
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