How to Reach Nalanda
The Patna airport is the nearest (100km) for access to Nalanda. The city does not have its own railway station, the nearest being at Rajgir (13km). Bus facilities are also available to and from Patna, Gaya, Bihar Sharif and Rajgir.
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How to reach Nalanda by flight
The nearest airport, Lok Nayak Jayaprakash International Airport in Patna is 75 km away. The airport is well connected to the main cities in the country via regular flights.
Nearest Airport: Patna Airport (PAT)
- 64 kms from Nalanda
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Tentative return flight prices to Patna Airport (PAT) from major cities in India.
| Starting city | Return price (approx) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹ 7,936 Non-stop | View Details |
| New Delhi | ₹ 4,083 Non-stop | View Details |
| Bengaluru | ₹ 8,921 Non-stop | View Details |
| Chennai | ₹ 9,361 | View Details |
| Hyderabad | ₹ 6,188 Non-stop | View Details |
| Kolkata | ₹ 3,337 Non-stop | View Details |
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How to reach Nalanda by road
Nalanda is well connected to nearby cities like Patna, Bodhgaya, and Rajgir by a good network of roads. Regular state-run and private buses move to and from Nalanda to these towns.
How to reach Nalanda by train
The Nalanda Railway station controlled by the East Central Railway is well connected to major cities of India via the Delhi-Kolkata Line and Patna-Mughalsarai Line. Regular superfast and express trains are available on this route.
Local transport in Nalanda
Buses and jeeps are used to get around in Nalanda, but the local way of travel is the Tonga, i.e the horse drawn cart.
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