Our 2026 Patna to Gaya and Bodhgaya cab fare taxi rates cover the 105 km to 118 km four-lane NH-22 highway from Patna Airport (PAT) and Patna Junction (PNBE) in 2.5 to 3 hours: ₹2,800 for a One-Way AC Sedan, ₹4,200 for a Same-Day Round Trip, and ₹3,800 for a One-Way AC Ertiga SUV. We also provide a built-in Punpun Ghat Pratham Pind Daan halt en route at zero extra detour fee.
Patna to Gaya Cab Fare Snapshot
- Distance & Driving Time
- 105 km to Gaya (2.5 Hrs) | 118 km to Bodh Gaya Smooth 4-lane NH-22 via Punpun, Masaurhi & Jehanabad bypass
- One-Way Drop Fare
- ₹2,400 (Sedan) | ₹3,800 (Innova) Includes NH-22 FASTag toll, Patna Airport parking & driver allowance
- Same-Day Return (Via Punpun)
- ₹4,200 (Sedan) | ₹6,800 (Innova) 240 km round trip (12–13 hrs) covering Punpun Ghat, Vishnupad & Bodh Gaya
- State Border Tax
- ₹0 (Intra-Bihar Route) Both cities are in Bihar—no ₹650 interstate commercial border tax required
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All-inclusive fixed rates with pre-settled Gayawal Panda dakshina, 16-item puja samagri, and UP–Bihar state border permits.Route notes:
Patna to Gaya Bodhgaya Cab Fare
For families flying in from Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, or Ahmedabad, Gaya Airport (GAY) usually requires a 4-to-6-hour layover in Delhi or Kolkata. By contrast, Patna Airport (PAT) has direct nonstop morning and afternoon flights from every major Indian metro:
- Zero Layover Fatigue: Land at Patna Airport at 8:30 AM, meet our chauffeur holding a name placard outside the arrival gate, and reach Vishnupad Temple in Gaya by 11:00 AM—or stop at Punpun Ghat just 30 minutes after leaving the airport.
- Half the Road Distance of Varanasi: Patna to Gaya is 105 km (2.5 hours) with zero interstate border taxes, whereas Varanasi to Gaya is 250 km (5+ hours) across four toll plazas and a state border checkpost.
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Patna Airport to Gaya Cab Rates
AC Sedan (Swift Dzire / Aura)
Up to 4 PassengersAC SUV (Maruti Ertiga / Rumion)
Up to 6 PassengersToyota Innova Crysta
6–7 PassengersPatna → Rajgir → Nalanda → Bodh Gaya Drop
Sedan / Innova OptionsPatna to Gaya NH-22 Highway Conditions
Years ago, the old two-lane Patna–Gaya road was notorious for level-crossing bottlenecks at Masaurhi and Jehanabad town. Today, the 4-lane NH-22 corridor features elevated flyovers and grade-separated bypasses around Punpun, Jehanabad, and Makhdumpur:
Patna to Gaya NH-22 Safety Checklist
- DoFlight Number Tracking Included for All Patna Airport (PAT) Pickups
Because Patna Airport has limited terminal kerbside waiting, our driver tracks your live flight landing time and enters the pickup lane right as you collect your baggage—no extra delay charges if your flight is late.
- DoAdd the Punpun Ghat ('Pratham Dwar') Stop Without Route Detours
Punpun River Ghat sits directly off the NH-22 alignment 22 km south of Patna. If you are performing Pind Daan, starting at Punpun before reaching Gaya Vishnupad is effortless on this route.
- CheckSafe Evening Transfers up to 9:30 PM on the 4-Lane NH-22
The 4-lane divided highway between Patna, Jehanabad bypass, and Gaya is well-lit and heavily travelled. For late-night landings after 9:30 PM, we assign our most experienced two-way highway chauffeurs.
- DoConsider the Rajgir–Nalanda Sightseeing Transfer on Your Return to Patna
If you are staying 1 or 2 nights in Bodh Gaya, you can return to Patna Airport via Rajgir (Vulture Peak) and Nalanda UNESCO Ruins (180 km total via NH-20) instead of retracing the same road.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Gaya and Bodh Gaya from Patna Airport, and how long does the cab ride take?
Via the newly upgraded 4-lane NH-22 highway, Gaya (Vishnupad Temple) is 105 km from Patna Airport (PAT) and takes 2 hours 30 minutes. Bodh Gaya (Mahabodhi Temple) is 118 km from Patna Airport and takes about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Why do many travellers fly into Patna Airport (PAT) instead of Gaya Airport (GAY)?
Gaya Airport (GAY) has limited domestic connectivity (primarily Delhi and Kolkata, plus seasonal international Buddhist flights), whereas Patna Airport (PAT) operates 50+ daily nonstop flights from Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Ahmedabad—often at ₹3,000–₹5,000 lower airfare per ticket, followed by an easy 2.5-hour drive to Gaya.
Are there any interstate border permit charges between Patna and Gaya?"
No! Because both Patna and Gaya are inside Bihar, there is zero interstate border tax (saving ₹450–₹850 compared to cabs coming from Uttar Pradesh), and you only cross a single NH-22 toll plaza.
Can the driver stop at Punpun Ghat on the way from Patna to Gaya?
Yes. Punpun Ghat (the scriptural "Pratham Dwar" or first gateway to Gaya Shraddha) is located just 22 km south of Patna right along the NH-22 corridor. You can add a 60–90 minute Punpun Ghat halt to any one-way drop (+₹500 waiting) or book our ₹4,200 same-day Patna–Punpun–Gaya return cab.