Trip costs · Rajgir · from Kolkata
How much does a Rajgir trip from Kolkata cost?
About ₹20,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹10,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Rajgir, about 9 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Kolkata on the 12th of the month.
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹20,000 |
| April | Good time to go | ₹20,000 |
| May | Very hot at this time of year | ₹20,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Rajgir | ₹3,240 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,500 a night | ₹6,000 |
| Food | ₹6,000 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,260 |
| Total | ₹20,000 |
Getting from Kolkata to Rajgir
- 🚆 Train — train to Rajgir: about 9 hours each way, ₹1,620 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Patna + bus: about 6 hours door to door, ₹8,580 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Hot springs, the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and the ruins of Nalanda. The best months are October to March. Avoid May and June: very hot at this time of year.
Making it cheaper
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹15,500 for two — 9 hours each way by train, 6 by air.
Questions
How much does a Rajgir trip from Kolkata cost for 2 people?
About ₹20,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹10,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,500 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Kolkata to Rajgir?
By train to Rajgir: about 9 hours each way and ₹1,620 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Patna + bus) takes about 6 hours and costs about ₹8,580 per person.
When is the best time to visit Rajgir?
October to March. Avoid May and June: very hot at this time of year.
How much does a solo or family trip to Rajgir from Kolkata cost?
Solo: about ₹13,500; Family of 4: about ₹36,500; 4 friends: about ₹39,500.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.