Puri to Patna Trains

About Puri City

Abode of Lord Jagannath, Puri is considered to be one of the four fundamental institutions or 'Dhams' in the Hindu religion and is visited by thousands of ardent devotees almost throughout the year. Air travel has made access to this pilgrimage town easy. There are numerous flights going to Puri from across India. Indian Railways also has trains to Puri from various places across the country. Book your air tickets and make train reservations through the respective counters or simple book them online. Bus services to Puri from various places in Orissa are available. Bus bookings can be done from local travel agencies and transport offices. Bus tickets for Volvo, AC and sleeper buses are available. Puri also offers a range of hotel packages ranging from cheap budget hotels to luxury ones.

Along with its temples and beaches, Puri is also a gateway to visit many nearby tourist spots. During Puri holidays, you can visit nearby places like Balighai Beach (8 km), Baleshwar (15 km), Konark (35 km), Chandrabhaga (35 km), Chilika (50 km) and Bhubaneswar (60 km). The tourist destinations close to Puri can be reached through bus services or trains. Bus tickets are available for Volvo bus, AC bus, sleeper bus and luxury bus. Bus bookings are also offered for inter state buses. Several trains run from Puri to nearby places. Indian Railways offers online reservations for mail and express trains. Enquire about train availability and train tickets before railway booking.

About Patna City

One of the oldest continually inhabited places in the world, Patna is a city of much history and a great heritage. It is the capital of Bihar, and lies on the southern bank of the Ganges River, also straddling the rivers of Kosi, Sone, and Gandak. The walled city within, known as Patna City, is also an important trading centre of the state. With such administrative, commercial and historical importance, the city is much visited, and is also easily accessible by flights, trains and bus services. Air travel is a popular option to Patna, as many airlines offer budget tickets. The city is also a major hub of the Indian Railways, and online reservations and enquiries systems are available here. Bus bookings to and fro Patna can also be made online, which makes the procurement of bus tickets an easy task. The city also has many types of accommodations, from budget to luxury hotels, most offering cheap packages.

Besides exploring the rich heritage and culture of Patna, you can visit Bodh Gaya (106 km), Nalanda (95 km), Rajgir (110 km) and Vaishali (60 km). Bodh Gaya is an important Buddhist pilgrimage centre. Indian Railways has numerous trains connecting Patna to these places. You can make your rail reservations at the railways station or through travel agents. Before booking train tickets, please check train availability and ticket reservation status. You can even do your railway booking through online reservations with a respected travel portal. With internet, ticket reservation has become comparatively easy. Your railway ticket or train ticket can be booked on Tatkal as well.