This page compiles publicly available transport and railway information as of August 2026. Train schedules and bus routes can change — confirm current timings on IRCTC/NTES or with the local bus stand before traveling.

Udakishunganj town sits on National Highway 131, which runs from Birpur in Supaul district through Madhepura and Singheshwar to Bihpur in Bhagalpur district — a roughly 132 km stretch connecting Supaul, Madhepura, and Bhagalpur. This highway also links to NH 57 and NH 231, making road connectivity from Udakishunganj to major Bihar cities relatively straightforward.

Official source: the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) runs regular bus services across the state; check Indian Railways' official NTES/IRCTC website for train schedules.

Nearest railway stations

  • Dauram Madhepura (DMH): one of the nearest stations to Udakishunganj via Madhepura, located on the Saharsa–Purnia rail line
  • Saharsa Junction (SHC): the region's major junction, with long-distance trains to Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, and other major cities
  • A passenger train service runs between Dauram Madhepura and Saharsa (about 45 minutes, roughly 19–21 km), convenient for short-distance travel

Bus and road travel

From Madhepura bus stand (located on NH 131), BSRTC and private buses run regularly to Patna, Saharsa, Purnia, Darbhanga, and other cities. Between Udakishunganj and Madhepura (about 35 km), local buses and shared autos/tempos are available.

Keep in mind: passenger train schedules on smaller lines change periodically. Before a longer trip, check current status on the IRCTC app or NTES, especially during monsoon season when operations in the Kosi basin area can be affected.

The bottom line

Udakishunganj is well connected by road, while Madhepura and Saharsa stations serve as the nearest rail links. For travel precautions during flood season, see our Kosi flood safety guide.