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This article deals with the system of '''transport in Bihar''', both public and private.
This article deals with the system of '''transport in Bihar''', both public and private.


==Road transport==
==Road transport==
[[Bihar]] has [[National Highways in Bihar|national highways]] with total length of {{convert|5,358|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=India: length of national highways Bihar 2019|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/885397/india-length-of-highways-bihar/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Statista|language=en}}</ref> and state highways with total length of {{convert|4006|km|mi|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India: Bihar state highways length|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/1077685/india-bihar-state-highways-length/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Statista|language=en}}</ref> Also. Bihar has  {{convert|921|km|mi|abbr=on}} of proposed Expressways.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
[[Bihar]] has [[National Highways in Bihar|national highways]] with total length of {{convert|5,358|km|mi|abbr=on}}&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|title=India: length of national highways Bihar 2019|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/885397/india-length-of-highways-bihar/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Statista|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; and state highways with total length of {{convert|4006|km|mi|abbr=on}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|title=India: Bihar state highways length|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/1077685/india-bihar-state-highways-length/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Statista|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; Also. Bihar has  {{convert|921|km|mi|abbr=on}} of proposed Expressways.&lt;ref name=":0"&gt;{{cite web |title=Bihar's first green field expressway to connect Mithila with Magadha, how long will it be ready, how many districts will pass through it? |date=7 March 2021 |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/bihar-first-green-field-expressway-gets-centre-nod-who-connect-magadh-to-mithila-aurangabad-to-darbhanga-know-when-this-is-ready-upl}}&lt;/ref&gt;
 
The state is being equipped with more sustainable energy sources, CNG filling stations are being put up in different cities.
 
To manage overall road transport facilities in the state, [[Bihar State Road Transport Corporation]] (BSRTC) was set up in 1959 under the provisions of Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950.
 
BSRTC operates and maintains a fleet of more than 300 buses connecting all cities and towns within state of Bihar and neighboring states too. BSRTC not only connects every nook and corner of the state but also links this state with other surrounding regions including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Odisha. However, contract for operation and maintenance of the buses has been given to two private companies viz. GIPL and Royal Cruiser. This contract is based upon public-private partnership (PPP) &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Transport Services in Bihar, Roadways in Bihar, Railways in Bihar |url=https://www.biharonline.in/about/transport |access-date=2024-02-28 |website=www.biharonline.in}}&lt;/ref&gt;


=== Expressways ===
=== Expressways ===
{{Main|Expressways of India}}
{{Main|Expressways of India}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
!Name
'''Expressways in Bihar''' are as follows:&lt;ref name=rivb1&gt;[https://www.thedailyjagran.com/india/gorakhpur-siliguri-expressway-nhai-new-568-km-route-approved-connect-bihar-delhi-northeast-reduce-travel-time-by-9-hours-details-10222727 Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway: New 568-Km Route Approved; To Connect Bihar With Delhi, Northeast, Reduce Travel Time By 9 Hours], Jagran, 9 Mar 2025.&lt;/ref&gt;
!States
 
! data-sort-type="number" |Length (km/mi)
====Within Patna city====
!Status
{{anchor | PE }}
 
These are intra-city short expressways.
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable static-row-numbers col3right col4right col5right mw-datatable"
! Name
! States
! data-sort-type="number" | Total Length (km/mi)
! Length Bihar (km/mi)
! Cost (₹cr)
! Type
! Status
! Direction
! Comment
 
|-
|-
|Aurangabad-Darbhanga Expressway<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Bihar's first green field expressway to connect Mithila with Magadha, how long will it be ready, how many districts will pass through it?|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/bihar-first-green-field-expressway-gets-centre-nod-who-connect-magadh-to-mithila-aurangabad-to-darbhanga-know-when-this-is-ready-upl}}</ref>
|[[Outer Ring Road, Patna]]
|[[Bihar]]
|[[Bihar]]
| align="right" |{{convert|271|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
|{{Convert|140|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|proposed
|{{Convert|140|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|
| Greenfield
| Under-construction
| E to W
|
 
|-
|[[Loknayak Ganga Path|Loknayak Ganga Path, Patna]]
|[[Bihar]]
|
{{Convert|39.5|km|mi||abbr=on}}
|{{Convert|39.5|km|mi||abbr=on}}
| 3,160
| Greenfield
| Under-construction phase 2
| E to W
| Riverfront project within Patna.
 
|}
 
====West-East ====
{{anchor | WE }}
 
Within West-East direction listed from north to south:
 
{{Table alignment}}{{mw-datatable}}
{| class="wikitable sortable static-row-numbers col3right col4right col5right mw-datatable"
! Name
! States
! data-sort-type="number" | Total Length (km/mi)
! Length Bihar (km/mi)
! Cost (₹cr)
! Type
! Status
! Direction
! Comment
 
|-
| [[Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway]]&lt;!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--&gt;&lt;ref name="Biharsettoget" /&gt;&lt;ref name=Biha1/&gt;&lt;ref name=newex1&gt;[https://news24online.com/india/bihars-game-changing-expressways-10-mega-projects-worth-rs-1-43-lakh-crore-on-the-cards/462106/ Bihar’s Game-Changing Expressways! 10 Mega Projects Worth Rs 1.43 Lakh Crore On The Cards], News24, 4 Feb 2025.&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]]
|{{convert|519|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
|
| 32,000
| Greenfield
| Under- Survey
| W to E
|
 
|-
|-
|Raxaul-Haldia Expressway<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Bids invited for Raxaul - Haldia Port Expressway's DPR|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2021/04/22/bids-invited-for-nepal-border-haldia-port-expressways-dpr/|access-date=22 April 2021|website=www.themetrorailguy.com}}</ref>
| [[Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway]]&lt;!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--&gt;&lt;ref name="Biharsettoget"&gt;{{cite web |title=Bihar set to get its 4th expressway, will connect Gorakhpur to Siliguri |date=23 November 2021 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gorakhpursiliguri-expressway-proposed-will-benefit-10-districts-of-north-bihar-101637638123343.html |access-date=24 November 2021 |publisher=Hindustan Times}}&lt;/ref&gt; (included Buxar-Patna Expressway and Munger-Mirzachowki Expressway)
|[[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]]
|[[Bihar]]
| align="right" |{{Convert|650|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|308|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
|proposed
|{{convert|308|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
|
| Mixed
| Under- Survey
| W to E
| From UP border to WB border through central Bihar along Ganga river.&lt;ref name=Biha1&gt;[https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/patna/greenfield-expressways-are-being-constructed-in-bihar-for-better-communication-axs Bihar to get six new expressways], Prabhat Khabar, 11 July 2023.&lt;/ref&gt; Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway includes '''Buxar-Patna Expressway''' ([[Purvanchal Expressway]]'s&lt;ref name=rivb1/&gt; extension, target completion 2026) and '''Munger-Mirzachowki Expressway''' (125 km, under-construction, completion 2028, Rs 8000 crore.&lt;ref name=newex1/&gt;
|}
 
==== Northwest-Southeast====
{{anchor | NWSE }}
 
Within Northwest-Southeast direction listed from north to south:
 
{{Table alignment}}{{mw-datatable}}
{| class="wikitable sortable static-row-numbers col3right col4right col5right mw-datatable"
! Name
! States
! data-sort-type="number" | Total Length (km/mi)
! Length Bihar (km/mi)
! Cost (₹cr)
! Type
! Status
! Direction
! Comment
 
|-
 
|[[Varanasi–Kolkata Expressway|Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata Expressway]]&lt;ref name=Biha1/&gt;
|[[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]], [[West Bengal]]
|{{Convert|686|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|
| 24,275
| Greenfield
| Under-construction
| NW to SW
| Via South West Bihar to Kolkatta.
 
|-
 
|[[Bettiah-Patna Expressway]]&lt;!--NOTE: retain REDLINK to encourage article creation--&gt;&lt;ref name=newex1/&gt;
| [[Bihar]]
|{{Convert|200|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|
| 6,500
| Greenfield
| Under-construction
| NW to SW
| Target completion 2028.&lt;ref name=newex1/&gt;
 
|-
|[[Dumaria Ghat-Bakarpur Expressway]]&lt;!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--&gt; (Gorakhpur-Patna Expressway)&lt;ref name=Biha1/&gt;
| [[Bihar]]
|{{Convert|73|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|{{Convert|73|km|mi|abbr=on}}
| 1,543
| Greenfield
| Under-construction
| NW to Central SW
| Connects to Gorakhpur via [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH-27]] &amp; [[National Highway 28 (India)|NH-28]], target completion 2028.&lt;ref name=newex1/&gt;
 
|-
| [[Patna-Kolkata Expressway]]&lt;!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--&gt;&lt;ref name=Biha1a&gt;[https://themetrorailguy.com/nhai-patna-kolkata-expressway-route-map-status-update/ Patna-Kolkata Expressway details], themetrorailguy.com, accessed 18 July 2023.&lt;/ref&gt;
|[[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]], [[West Bengal]]
|{{Convert|450|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|
|
| Greenfield
| DPR
| NW to SW
| To be taken up in [[Bharatmala]]-II.
 
|-
| [[Haldia–Raxaul Expressway|Raxaul-Haldia Expressway]]&lt;!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--&gt;&lt;ref name=Biha1/&gt;
|[[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]], [[West Bengal]]
|{{Convert|695|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|
| 54,000
| Greenfield
| DPR
| NW to SW
| Under-construction, target completion 2028,&lt;ref name=rivb1/&gt; via Samastipur.
 
|}
 
==== Northeast-Southwest ====
{{anchor | NESW }} 
 
{{Table alignment}}{{mw-datatable}}
{| class="wikitable sortable static-row-numbers col3right col4right col5right mw-datatable"
! Name
! States
! data-sort-type="number" | Total Length (km/mi)
! Length Bihar (km/mi)
! Cost (₹cr)
! Type
! Status
! Direction
! Comment
 
|-
| Darbhanga-Aurangabad Expressway (Amas-Darbhanga Expressway)&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=मगध से मिथिला को जोड़ेगा बिहार का पहला ग्रीन फील्ड एक्सप्रेस-वे, जानें कब तक बन कर होगा तैयार, कितने जिलों से गुजरेगी? |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/bihar-first-green-field-expressway-gets-centre-nod-who-connect-magadh-to-mithila-aurangabad-to-darbhanga-know-when-this-is-ready-upl |website=Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News |date=7 March 2021 |accessdate=12 November 2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=Biha1/&gt;
|[[Bihar]]
|{{convert|199|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|199|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
| 8,000
| Greenfield
| Under-construction
| Central NE to SW
| Central Bihar to South West Bihar. Target completion 2028.&lt;ref name=newex1/&gt;
 
|-
 
| [[Sasaram-Patna Expressway]]&lt;!--NOTE: retain REDLINK to encourage article creation--&gt;&lt;ref name=newex1/&gt; (part of Sasaram-Patna-Purnia Expressway)
|[[Bihar]]
|{{convert|118|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|118|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
| 4,000
| Greenfield
| Under-construction
| NE to SW
| Target completion 2028, Sasaram in northeast to Ara and Patna in southwest.&lt;ref name=newex1/&gt;
 
|-
 
|[[Patna-Purnia Expressway]]&lt;!--NOTE: retain REDLINK to encourage article creation--&gt;&lt;ref name=rivb1/&gt; (part of Sasaram-Patna-Purnia Expressway)
|[[Bihar]]
|{{convert|215|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|215|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
| 8,000
| Greenfield
| Under-construction
| NE to SW
| Target completion 2028:&lt;ref name=rivb1/&gt; Patna in northeast to Purnia in southwest.
 
|}
|}


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== Rail transport ==
== Rail transport ==


=== National Railway ===
=== Urban Rail ===
 
{{Expand section|date=March 2022|small=no|find=search keywords}}


=== Urban Rail ===


* [[Patna Metro]] - Under construction  
* [[Patna Metro]] - Under construction  
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==Water transport==
==Water transport==
[[Image:National Inland waterways 1.png|left|180px|thumb|Map showing national inland waterways-1 and various river ports or terminals along its stretch.]]
[[Image:National Inland waterways 1.png|left|180px|thumb|Map showing national inland waterway-1 and various river ports or terminals along its stretch.]]
[[Image:Patna river port1.JPG|right|180px|thumb|[[Patna]] river port on national inland waterways-1 at Gai Ghat]]
[[Image:Patna river port1.JPG|right|180px|thumb|[[Patna]] river port on national inland waterway-1 at Gai Ghat]]
{{Main|Inland Waterways Authority of India}}
{{Main|Inland Waterways Authority of India}}
[[Bihar]] is connected by [[Inland Waterways Authority of India#National Waterway 1|National Waterways No. 1]] which established in October 1986. [[Inland Waterways Authority of India#National Waterway 1|This National Waterways]] has fixed terminals at [[Haldia]], BISN ([[Kolkata]]), [[Pakur]], [[Farrakka]] and [[Patna]]. [[Inland Waterways Authority of India#National Waterway 1|This National Waterways]] has also floating terminals facilities at [[Haldia]], [[Kolkata]], [[Diamond Harbour]], [[Katwa]], [[Tribeni, Hooghly|Tribeni]], [[Baharampur]], [[Jangipur, Bihar|Jangipur]], [[Bhagalpur]], [[Semaria]], [[Doriganj]], [[Ballia]], [[Ghazipur]], [[Varanasi]], [[Chunar]] and [[Allahabad]].
[[Bihar]] is connected by [[Inland Waterways Authority of India#National Waterway 1|National Waterway No. 1]] which was established in October 1986. This waterway has fixed terminals at [[Haldia]], BISN ([[Kolkata]]), [[Pakur]], [[Farrakka]] and [[Patna]]. It also has floating terminals facilities at [[Haldia]], [[Kolkata]], [[Diamond Harbour]], [[Katwa]], [[Tribeni, Hooghly|Tribeni]], [[Baharampur]], [[Jangipur, Bihar|Jangipur]], [[Bhagalpur]], [[Semaria]], [[Doriganj]], [[Ballia]], [[Ghazipur]], [[Varanasi]], [[Chunar]] and [[Allahabad]].


==Air transport==
==Air transport==
{{Main|List of airports in Bihar}}
{{Main|List of airports in Bihar}}
{{See also|List of airports in India}}
{{See also|List of airports in India}}
[[Patna airport]] is well connected to cities like [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bangalore]] and many other cities in [[India]]. It is categorized as a restricted international airport, with customs facilities to receive international chartered flights. [[Gaya Airport]], is Bihar's only international airport and offers seasonal flights that connect the city to [[Thailand]], [[Bhutan]], and [[Myanmar]]. Airlines like [[IndiGo]], [[SpiceJet]], [[Air India]], and [[Vistara]] connect various airports in [[Bihar]] to cities across India. [[Darbhanga Airport]] is another domestic airport in Bihar which is connected with various cities across India. The [[Darbhanga Airport]] was built as civil enclave.  
[[Patna airport]] is well connected to cities like [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bengaluru]] and many other cities in [[India]]. It is categorized as a restricted international airport, with customs facilities to receive international chartered flights. [[Gaya Airport]], is Bihar's only international airport and offers seasonal flights that connect the city to [[Thailand]], [[Bhutan]], and [[Myanmar]]. Airlines like [[IndiGo]], [[SpiceJet]] and [[Air India]] connect various airports in [[Bihar]] to cities across India. [[Darbhanga Airport]] is another domestic airport in Bihar which is connected with various cities across India. The [[Darbhanga Airport]] was built as civil enclave.  
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:90%;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:90%;"
! style="width:15%;" |City served
! style="width:15%;" |City served
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|-
|-
|[[Darbhanga]]
|[[Darbhanga]]
| style="background:#ffe6b7;;" |[[Darbhanga Airport]]
| style="background:#ffe6b7;" |[[Darbhanga Airport]]
| align="center" |VE89<ref>{{cite web|title=Darbhanga DBR India|url=https://www.world-airport-codes.com/india/darbhanga-83765.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014051955/https://www.world-airport-codes.com/india/darbhanga-83765.html|archive-date=14 October 2019|access-date=22 March 2019|website=World Airport Codes}}</ref>
| align="center" |VE89&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Darbhanga DBR India|url=https://www.world-airport-codes.com/india/darbhanga-83765.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014051955/https://www.world-airport-codes.com/india/darbhanga-83765.html|archive-date=14 October 2019|access-date=22 March 2019|website=World Airport Codes}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| align="center" |DBR
| align="center" |DBR
| style="background:#2F847C;" |Domestic
| style="background:#2F847C;" |Domestic
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|-
|-
|[[Purnea]]
|[[Purnea]]
| style="background:ivory;" |[[Purnea Airport]]
| style="background:#ffe6b7;" |[[Purnea Airport]]
| align="center" |VEPU<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airports/VEPU|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209044111/https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airports/VEPU|archive-date=9 December 2017|access-date=8 December 2017}}</ref>
| align="center" |VEPU&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Purnea on ch-aviation|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airports/VEPU|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209044111/https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airports/VEPU|archive-date=9 December 2017|access-date=8 December 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| align="center" |—
| align="center" |PXN
| style="background:#CEF2E0;" |Defence
| style="background:#2F847C;" |Domestic
|Air base
|Civil enclave
|-
|-
|[[Raxaul]]
|[[Raxaul]]
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* [[Transport in India]]
* [[Transport in India]]
* [[Indian Railways]]
* [[Indian Railways]]
* [[National highways of India|National Highways]]
* [[National highways of India]]
* [[List of National Highways in India]]
** [[List of national highways in India]]
* [[List of airports in India]]
* [[List of airports in India]]
* [[List of railway stations in India]]
* [[List of railway stations in India]]

Revision as of 07:58, 10 January 2026


This article deals with the system of transport in Bihar, both public and private.

Road transport

Bihar has national highways with total length of 5,358 km (3,329 mi)<ref>"India: length of national highways Bihar 2019". Statista. Retrieved 2021-05-19.</ref> and state highways with total length of 4,006 km (2,489 mi).<ref>"India: Bihar state highways length". Statista. Retrieved 2021-05-19.</ref> Also. Bihar has 921 km (572 mi) of proposed Expressways.<ref name=":0">"Bihar's first green field expressway to connect Mithila with Magadha, how long will it be ready, how many districts will pass through it?". 7 March 2021.</ref>

The state is being equipped with more sustainable energy sources, CNG filling stations are being put up in different cities.

To manage overall road transport facilities in the state, Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) was set up in 1959 under the provisions of Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950.

BSRTC operates and maintains a fleet of more than 300 buses connecting all cities and towns within state of Bihar and neighboring states too. BSRTC not only connects every nook and corner of the state but also links this state with other surrounding regions including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Odisha. However, contract for operation and maintenance of the buses has been given to two private companies viz. GIPL and Royal Cruiser. This contract is based upon public-private partnership (PPP) <ref>"Transport Services in Bihar, Roadways in Bihar, Railways in Bihar". www.biharonline.in. Retrieved 2024-02-28.</ref>

Expressways

Main article: Expressways of India

Expressways in Bihar are as follows:<ref name=rivb1>Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway: New 568-Km Route Approved; To Connect Bihar With Delhi, Northeast, Reduce Travel Time By 9 Hours, Jagran, 9 Mar 2025.</ref>

Within Patna city

These are intra-city short expressways.

Template:Mw-datatable

Name States Total Length (km/mi) Length Bihar (km/mi) Cost (₹cr) Type Status Direction Comment
Outer Ring Road, Patna Bihar 140 km (87 mi) 140 km (87 mi) Greenfield Under-construction E to W
Loknayak Ganga Path, Patna Bihar

39.5 km (24.5 mi)

39.5 km (24.5 mi) 3,160 Greenfield Under-construction phase 2 E to W Riverfront project within Patna.

West-East

Within West-East direction listed from north to south:

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Name States Total Length (km/mi) Length Bihar (km/mi) Cost (₹cr) Type Status Direction Comment
Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway<!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--><ref name="Biharsettoget" /><ref name=Biha1/><ref name=newex1>Bihar’s Game-Changing Expressways! 10 Mega Projects Worth Rs 1.43 Lakh Crore On The Cards, News24, 4 Feb 2025.</ref> Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal 519 km (322.5 mi) 32,000 Greenfield Under- Survey W to E
Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway<!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--><ref name="Biharsettoget">"Bihar set to get its 4th expressway, will connect Gorakhpur to Siliguri". Hindustan Times. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.</ref> (included Buxar-Patna Expressway and Munger-Mirzachowki Expressway) Bihar 308 km (191.4 mi) 308 km (191.4 mi) Mixed Under- Survey W to E From UP border to WB border through central Bihar along Ganga river.<ref name=Biha1>Bihar to get six new expressways, Prabhat Khabar, 11 July 2023.</ref> Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway includes Buxar-Patna Expressway (Purvanchal Expressway's<ref name=rivb1/> extension, target completion 2026) and Munger-Mirzachowki Expressway (125 km, under-construction, completion 2028, Rs 8000 crore.<ref name=newex1/>

Northwest-Southeast

Within Northwest-Southeast direction listed from north to south:

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Name States Total Length (km/mi) Length Bihar (km/mi) Cost (₹cr) Type Status Direction Comment
Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata Expressway<ref name=Biha1/> Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal 686 km (426 mi) 24,275 Greenfield Under-construction NW to SW Via South West Bihar to Kolkatta.
Bettiah-Patna Expressway<!--NOTE: retain REDLINK to encourage article creation--><ref name=newex1/> Bihar 200 km (120 mi) 6,500 Greenfield Under-construction NW to SW Target completion 2028.<ref name=newex1/>
Dumaria Ghat-Bakarpur Expressway<!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--> (Gorakhpur-Patna Expressway)<ref name=Biha1/> Bihar 73 km (45 mi) 73 km (45 mi) 1,543 Greenfield Under-construction NW to Central SW Connects to Gorakhpur via NH-27 & NH-28, target completion 2028.<ref name=newex1/>
Patna-Kolkata Expressway<!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--><ref name=Biha1a>Patna-Kolkata Expressway details, themetrorailguy.com, accessed 18 July 2023.</ref> Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal 450 km (280 mi) Greenfield DPR NW to SW To be taken up in Bharatmala-II.
Raxaul-Haldia Expressway<!--NOTE: Retain the RED LINK to encourage ARTICLE CREATION.--><ref name=Biha1/> Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal 695 km (432 mi) 54,000 Greenfield DPR NW to SW Under-construction, target completion 2028,<ref name=rivb1/> via Samastipur.

Northeast-Southwest

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Name States Total Length (km/mi) Length Bihar (km/mi) Cost (₹cr) Type Status Direction Comment
Darbhanga-Aurangabad Expressway (Amas-Darbhanga Expressway)<ref>"मगध से मिथिला को जोड़ेगा बिहार का पहला ग्रीन फील्ड एक्सप्रेस-वे, जानें कब तक बन कर होगा तैयार, कितने जिलों से गुजरेगी?". Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.</ref><ref name=Biha1/> Bihar 199 km (123.7 mi) 199 km (123.7 mi) 8,000 Greenfield Under-construction Central NE to SW Central Bihar to South West Bihar. Target completion 2028.<ref name=newex1/>
Sasaram-Patna Expressway<!--NOTE: retain REDLINK to encourage article creation--><ref name=newex1/> (part of Sasaram-Patna-Purnia Expressway) Bihar 118 km (73.3 mi) 118 km (73.3 mi) 4,000 Greenfield Under-construction NE to SW Target completion 2028, Sasaram in northeast to Ara and Patna in southwest.<ref name=newex1/>
Patna-Purnia Expressway<!--NOTE: retain REDLINK to encourage article creation--><ref name=rivb1/> (part of Sasaram-Patna-Purnia Expressway) Bihar 215 km (133.6 mi) 215 km (133.6 mi) 8,000 Greenfield Under-construction NE to SW Target completion 2028:<ref name=rivb1/> Patna in northeast to Purnia in southwest.

National Highways

Main article: National Highways in Bihar
See also: National highways of India

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State Highways

Main article: List of state highways in Bihar

Rail transport

Urban Rail


Water transport

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Map showing national inland waterway-1 and various river ports or terminals along its stretch.
Patna river port on national inland waterway-1 at Gai Ghat
Main article: Inland Waterways Authority of India

Bihar is connected by National Waterway No. 1 which was established in October 1986. This waterway has fixed terminals at Haldia, BISN (Kolkata), Pakur, Farrakka and Patna. It also has floating terminals facilities at Haldia, Kolkata, Diamond Harbour, Katwa, Tribeni, Baharampur, Jangipur, Bhagalpur, Semaria, Doriganj, Ballia, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Chunar and Allahabad.

Air transport

Main article: List of airports in Bihar
See also: List of airports in India

Patna airport is well connected to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and many other cities in India. It is categorized as a restricted international airport, with customs facilities to receive international chartered flights. Gaya Airport, is Bihar's only international airport and offers seasonal flights that connect the city to Thailand, Bhutan, and Myanmar. Airlines like IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India connect various airports in Bihar to cities across India. Darbhanga Airport is another domestic airport in Bihar which is connected with various cities across India. The Darbhanga Airport was built as civil enclave.

City served Airport name ICAO IATA Category Role
Bihta Bihta Air Force Station — — Defence Air base
Bhagalpur Bhagalpur Airport — — Domestic No scheduled flights
Darbhanga Darbhanga Airport VE89<ref>"Darbhanga DBR India". World Airport Codes. Archived from the original on 14 October 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2019.</ref> DBR Domestic Civil enclave
Gaya Gaya Airport VEGY GAY Customs[GAY] Commercial
Jogbani Jogbani Airport — — Domestic Closed
Munger Munger Airport — — Domestic No scheduled flights
Muzaffarpur Muzaffarpur Airport VEMZ MZU Domestic No scheduled flights
Patna Jay Prakash Narayan Airport VEPT PAT Customs[PAT] Commercial
Purnea Purnea Airport VEPU<ref>"Purnea on ch-aviation". Archived from the original on 9 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.</ref> PXN Domestic Civil enclave
Raxaul Raxaul Airport VERL — Domestic Closed
  • GAY The airport usually serves domestic flights only, but the city being a pilgrimage city, the airport operates seasonal flights to international destinations.
  • PAT The airport is classified as a restricted international airport due to its short runway and serves only domestic flights.

See also

References

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