Chennai to Patna by train
Patna lies 1,481 km (920 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 28 h 23 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,806 km (1,122 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chennai | Patna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station | Patna Junction railway station, Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station, Patna Sahib railway station |
Where to book trains from Chennai to Patna
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Patna
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (207), and 4 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 6.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,135 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Patna
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Patna from Chennai?
1,481 km (920 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 1,806 km (1,122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Patna by train?
About 28 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Patna?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Patna?
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna, bookable on this site.
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.