Ranchi to Patna | Self Drive Car Rental
Rent a self drive car in Ranchi for Patna — ~330 km via NH139/NH30. Patna Sahib, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya nearby. Hyundai Creta ₹1,799/day. Book on Drigo — no driver, instant KYC.
Quick Info — Ranchi to Patna Road Trip
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | 330 km (one way) |
| Drive Time | ~6 hours |
| Route | Ranchi → Ramgarh → Hazaribagh → Koderma → Gaya → Patna (NH33 + NH114A + NH83 + NH139) |
| Best Drigo Cars | Hyundai Creta (₹1,799/day — comfortable on 6-hr highway drive), Maruti Baleno (₹1,299/day — fuel-efficient for long highway runs), Mahindra Scorpio (₹2,499/day for business groups or family of 6–7) |
| Fuel Stops | Hazaribagh, Koderma, Gaya |
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Starting from ₹999/day. No driver needed. Digital KYC in minutes. Pickup in Ranchi.
Top Places to Visit in Patna
- Patna Sahib Gurudwara (Harmandir Sahib) — one of the five Takhts of Sikhism; birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh
- Golghar — a 18th-century British-era granary with panoramic views of the Ganges from the top
- Patna Museum — Bihar's premier museum with Mauryan and Gupta era artefacts and the famous Didarganj Yakshi
- Gandhi Maidan — historic park and public ground at the heart of Patna city
- Nalanda University ruins — 90 km from Patna; UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's first great universities
Best Cars from Drigo for Ranchi to Patna
- Hyundai Creta (₹1,799/day — comfortable on 6-hr highway drive)
- Maruti Baleno (₹1,299/day — fuel-efficient for long highway runs)
- Mahindra Scorpio (₹2,499/day for business groups or family of 6–7)
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Fuel Stops on the Route
- Hazaribagh
- Koderma
- Gaya
Travel Tips for Ranchi to Patna
- The most popular route is NH33 → NH114A → NH83 (via Gaya) → NH139 to Patna; total drive time is 5.5–6.5 hours
- No state permit is needed to drive from Jharkhand into Bihar in a private self drive vehicle
- Gaya is 90 km from Patna — combine Bodh Gaya (Buddha's enlightenment site) with a Patna trip for a 2–3 day Bihar circuit
- The Gaya bypass is under construction in sections — check NH conditions before departure; NH33 to Hazaribagh is fully 4-lane
- Avoid driving through Gaya city centre during peak hours (8–10 AM, 5–8 PM) — the bypass is significantly faster
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Ranchi to Patna — FAQs
How far is Patna from Ranchi by road?
Patna is approximately 330 km from Ranchi by road. The most common route goes via Hazaribagh, Koderma, and Gaya on NH33 and NH114A/NH83/NH139. Drive time is typically 5.5–6.5 hours without major delays.
Which car is best for the Ranchi to Patna road trip?
The Hyundai Creta (₹1,799/day) is the top choice — comfortable for a 6-hour drive, efficient on national highways, and has good ground clearance for the occasional rough patch on NH114A. For solo or couple travel on a budget, the Maruti Baleno (₹1,299/day) delivers 20+ km/litre on highway and keeps fuel costs low.
Is a state permit required to drive from Jharkhand to Bihar?
No. Private self drive vehicles do not need a state permit to cross from Jharkhand to Bihar. Your valid driving licence and vehicle documents are sufficient. Drigo rentals explicitly permit outstation travel to Bihar and neighbouring states.
Can I visit Bodh Gaya and Nalanda on the Ranchi to Patna trip?
Yes. Bodh Gaya (the site of Buddha's enlightenment) is directly on the NH83 Gaya–Patna route. A 2-day Ranchi → Bodh Gaya → Nalanda → Patna circuit is very popular and highly recommended. Nalanda ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site) are 90 km from Patna — an easy day trip.
What is the road condition on the Ranchi to Patna route?
NH33 from Ranchi to Hazaribagh is 4-lane and excellent. NH114A (Hazaribagh to Koderma) is mostly 2-lane and in fair condition. NH83 through Gaya has some urban traffic but is navigable. The Gaya bypass is the most variable section — allow extra time here. Overall the route is driveable in any Drigo car.