Cities Near Patna
Cities near Patna, India: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Nalanda, Vaishali, Rajgir. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Patna, India is Nalanda, about 37 mi (60 km) away — roughly 1 hr 6 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NalandaThe ancient university ruins | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| VaishaliEarly republic and Buddhist relics | 27 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| RajgirHills, hot springs and Buddhism | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GayaThe Vishnupad temple | 56 mi / 90 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bodh GayaWhere the Buddha found enlightenment | 63 mi / 101 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Masaurhi Buzurg | 18 mi / 29 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chāpra | 27 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Arrah | 30 mi / 48 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Muzaffarpur | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Samāstipur | 44 mi / 71 km | 1 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Patna
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Nalanda, Vaishali, Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Patna include Nalanda, Vaishali, Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya. The closest is Nalanda, about 37 miles (60 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.