The 14 Best Day Trips from Begusarai

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Begusarai, India, led by Patna, Gaya, Bhāgalpur. The closest is Munger, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Begusarai

  1. 1

    Patna, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Begusarai

    Known for Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan.

  2. 2

    Gaya, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Begusarai
  3. 3

    Bhāgalpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km east of Begusarai
  4. 4

    Muzaffarpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Begusarai
  5. 5

    Bihār Sharīf, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km west of Begusarai
  6. 6

    Darbhanga, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north of Begusarai
  7. 7

    Purnia, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Begusarai
  8. 8

    Arrah, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km west of Begusarai
  9. 9

    Katihar, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km east of Begusarai
  10. 10

    Munger, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km east of Begusarai
  11. 11

    Deoghar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-east of Begusarai
  12. 12

    Chāpra, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Begusarai
  13. 13

    Janakpur, Nepal

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Begusarai
  14. 14

    Saharsa, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Begusarai

A sample day: Begusarai to Patna

  1. 07:30Leave Begusarai
  2. 09:05Arrive in Patna (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Patna
  6. 15:05Head back to Begusarai
  7. 16:40Home in Begusarai

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Begusarai?
The best day trips from Begusarai are Patna, Gaya, Bhāgalpur, Muzaffarpur, Bihār Sharīf. The closest is Munger, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Begusarai?
Munger is the closest, 35 km east of Begusarai, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Begusarai?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Begusarai: Munger (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Begusarai for a day out?
Patna is the largest city in day-trip range, 102 km west of Begusarai and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Begusarai?
For a weekend away from Begusarai, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Arrah (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Janakpur (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Chāpra (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Katihar (145 km, 2 hr 15 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Begusarai?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Arrah at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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