City / District in Bihar · Mumbai, Goa, Ajanta & Ellora Caves & Gujarat

Patna (Bihar) Travel Guide 2026

Patna is a city / district in Bihar (Mumbai, Goa, Ajanta & Ellora Caves & Gujarat), India, with a population of 1,684,297 and regional transit links via Varanasi (Kashi / Benares) Central Station and Varanasi (VNS — 8h Vande Bharat from Delhi), Amritsar (ATQ) & Dehradun (DED).

Province / StateBihar
Population1,684,297
Rail HubVaranasi (Kashi / Benares) Central Station
Airport GatewayVaranasi (VNS — 8h Vande Bharat from Delhi), Amritsar (ATQ) & Dehradun (DED)

Highlights & What to See in Patna

  • Patna Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Patna Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Bihar Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Varanasi (Kashi / Benares) Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Patna via Varanasi (Kashi / Benares) Central Station (Indian Railways Vande Bharat Express (AC Chair & Executive Class), Gatimaan Express (Delhi–Agra in 1h 40m at 160 km/h) & IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ — Code 'FT')) and local transit using IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota.