The 12 Best Day Trips from Muzaffarpur
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Muzaffarpur, India, led by Patna, Bihār Sharīf, Darbhanga. The closest is Darbhanga, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Muzaffarpur at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | 64 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Bihār Sharīf | 103 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Darbhanga | 51 km E | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Birgañj | 112 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Arrah | 96 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Begusarai | 108 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Munger | 137 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Hetauda | 149 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Janakpur | 86 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Saharsa | 124 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Siwān | 104 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Bettiah | 116 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Muzaffarpur
- 1
Patna, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Muzaffarpur2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan.
Also nearby: Chāpra, Dinapur Nizamat, Dinapore.
- 2
Bihār Sharīf, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south of Muzaffarpur3 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Darbhanga, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km east of Muzaffarpur2 hr round trip - 4
Birgañj, Nepal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Muzaffarpur3 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Arrah, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-west of Muzaffarpur3 hr round trip - 6
Begusarai, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south-east of Muzaffarpur3 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Munger, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Muzaffarpur4 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Hetauda, Nepal
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Muzaffarpur4 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Janakpur, Nepal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-east of Muzaffarpur2 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Saharsa, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Muzaffarpur3 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Siwān, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Muzaffarpur3 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Bettiah, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Muzaffarpur3 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Muzaffarpur to Patna
A realistic pace for Patna, 64 km from Muzaffarpur. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Muzaffarpur
- 09:45Arrive in Patna (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Patna
- 15:45Head back to Muzaffarpur
- 17:00Home in Muzaffarpur
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Muzaffarpur?
- The best day trips from Muzaffarpur are Patna, Bihār Sharīf, Darbhanga, Birgañj, Arrah. The closest is Darbhanga, about 1 hr away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Muzaffarpur?
- Darbhanga is the closest, 51 km east of Muzaffarpur, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Muzaffarpur?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Muzaffarpur: Darbhanga (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Muzaffarpur for a day out?
- Patna is the largest city in day-trip range, 64 km south-west of Muzaffarpur and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Muzaffarpur?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hetauda at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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