Bihār Sharīf: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Bihār Sharīf is a city of 297,268 people in India (Bihar), 68 m (223 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in Bihār Sharīf runs from about 10 h 37 min a day in late December to 13 h 45 min in late June (computed for 25.2° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Bihār Sharīf is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,410 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaya Airport (GAY, 77 km).
Flights to Bihār Sharīf: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Bihār Sharīf · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Patna, 59 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Kathmandu, 279 km (Nepal) — tours
- Jamshedpur, 275 km — tours
- Dhanbad, 181 km — tours
- Ranchi, 208 km — tours
- Prayagraj, 371 km
- Rangpur, 379 km (Bangladesh)
- Rajshahi, 324 km (Bangladesh)
- Gorakhpur, 277 km
Common questions
Which airport serves Bihār Sharīf?
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Bihār Sharīf?
About 297,268 people live in Bihār Sharīf (GeoNames).
What time zone is Bihār Sharīf in?
Asia/Kolkata, currently UTC+5:30.
What currency is used in Bihār Sharīf?
The Rupee (INR). Traffic drives on the left.
Which cities are near Bihār Sharīf?
Patna (59 km), Kathmandu (279 km), Jamshedpur (275 km), Dhanbad (181 km), Varanasi (253 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.