Bihar Toll Roads Complete Guide: FASTag, Rates and Payment 2026

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Bihar Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: FASTag electronic toll collection (mandatory) + UPI as fallback; cash lanes being phased out
Coverage: National Highways NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road, old NH-2), NH-27 (Muzaffarpur-Purnia, old NH-57), NH-31 (Khagaria-Purnea), NH-30 (Patna-Bakhtiyarpur), NH-83 (Patna-Gaya), NH-22 (Muzaffarpur-Sonbarsa), NH-80 (Mokama-Munger-Bhagalpur), NH-922 (Koilwar-Buxar) and BSRDC state highways and bridges
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Technology: FASTag RFID transponders, ANPR cameras, e-notice enforcement linked to VAHAN, GNSS tolling being phased in
Operators: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC), Bihar Road Construction Department, Private concessionaires

Do I Need FASTag for Bihar? 2026 Update

Yes - FASTag is mandatory for all Class M and N vehicles on national highways in Bihar, as it is across India since February 15, 2021. A vehicle without a valid, active tag pays 1.25x the standard toll through UPI, or 2x where cash is still accepted. Under the MoRTH "Zero-Cash" direction, dedicated cash lanes are being phased out at national highway plazas, so a working FASTag is the only way to pay the standard rate.

Key Reality: Bihar sits on the Grand Trunk Road (NH-19), one of India's busiest freight and passenger corridors connecting Uttar Pradesh to Jharkhand and West Bengal. In Bihar the road runs from the Uttar Pradesh border through Daffi, Mohania and Sasaram to Saukala near Aurangabad before entering Jharkhand. Long-distance travellers and commercial truckers on this route pass through multiple plazas. FASTag eliminates queue time and ensures the correct rate is charged automatically. Two-wheelers are exempt from toll at national highway fee plazas.

2026 Update: NHAI revised national highway toll rates on April 1, 2026 under the annual WPI-indexed revision. The FASTag Annual Pass was revised to Rs 3,075 for FY 2026-27, covering 200 crossings or one year at national highway and expressway fee plazas for non-commercial private vehicles. A MoRTH "Zero-Cash" policy direction from April 10, 2026 is progressively eliminating dedicated cash lanes at national highway plazas in favour of fully cashless FASTag/UPI operations. In July 2026 Bihar also notified the Bihar Road User Fee Rules, 2026, a framework for per-kilometre tolling on selected state highways, major bridges, bypasses and tunnels.

Bihar Toll Costs: Current Rates

Bihar follows the NHAI national rate structure, revised annually on April 1 under the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. Rates vary by plaza based on tollable length, road category (BOT or public-funded), and concessionaire. The table below shows FY 2026-27 rates (effective April 1, 2026) for the highest-traffic plazas.

Plaza-Specific Rates (Effective April 1, 2026)

Toll Plaza Highway / District Car/Jeep/Van LCV/Mini-Bus Bus/2-Axle Truck
Mohania NH-19 (old NH-2), Kaimur – Varanasi-Aurangabad stretch (42.6 km) Rs 65 Rs 105 Rs 225
Sasaram NH-19 (old NH-2), Rohtas – Varanasi-Aurangabad stretch (94.8 km) Rs 150 Rs 240 Rs 500
Deederganj NH-30, Patna – Patna-Bakhtiyarpur stretch (46.8 km) Rs 140 Rs 215 Rs 435
Maranga NH-31, Purnia – Khagaria-Purnea stretch (70 km) Rs 75 Rs 120 Rs 255
Kharik NH-31, Bhagalpur – Khagaria-Purnea stretch (70 km) Rs 65 Rs 100 Rs 215

Single-journey fees for FY 2026-27, effective April 1, 2026 (next revision due March 31, 2027), as published on the NHAI Toll Information System. Return fares, monthly passes and other vehicle classes are on each plaza notice; use the TollGuru calculator for exact route figures. Without a valid FASTag: 1.25x through UPI, or 2x where cash is still accepted.

Other NHAI Toll Plazas in Bihar

Toll Plaza Highway / Chainage Stretch
Daffi NH-19, Km 800 Varanasi-Aurangabad
Saukala NH-19, Km 200.1 Aurangabad-Barachatti
Devkuli NH-83 Patna-Gaya-Dobhi
Jindapur NH-83 Patna-Gaya-Dobhi
Biharibigha NH-31 Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama
Karigawan NH-20 Rajauli-Bakhtiyarpur
Paithna NH-20 Bakhtiyarpur-Rajauli
Barhima NH-27 UP Border-Kotwa
Parsoni Khem NH-27 Kotwa-Mehsi-Muzaffarpur
Maithi NH-27, Km 26.2 Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga
Raje (Old Naraur) NH-27, Km 88.0 Darbhanga-Asanpur
Asanpur NH-27, Km 150.4 Asanpur-Forbesganj
Hariabara NH-27, Km 244.9 Forbesganj-Purnea
Barsoni NH-27, Km 416.0 Purnea-Dalkola
Shahpur NH-31, Km 232.6 Simaria-Khagaria
Balgudar NH-80, Km 23.5 Mokama-Munger
Jichho (Bhagalpur Bypass) NH-80 Bhagalpur Bypass
Toda NH-82, Km 128 Bihar Sharif-Barbigha-Mokama
Mahanth Maniyari NH-122 Muzaffarpur-Barsoni
Saidpur Patedha NH-22 Hajipur-Muzaffarpur
Runni Saidpur NH-22, Km 28.9 Muzaffarpur-Sonbarsa
Kulhariya NH-922 Koilwar-Bhojpur
Dalsagar NH-922 Bhojpur-Buxar

Plaza names, highway numbers and chainage follow the NHAI Toll Information System list. Gazette-notified rates for each plaza are published on TIS. At Kulhariya (NH-922) the car toll rose from Rs 105 to Rs 110 on August 1, 2026 after a change of operator.

Multi-Axle Vehicle Rates at Mohania (April 2026)

Vehicle Class Description Single-Trip Rate (Rs) Without FASTag (2x)
Car/Jeep/Van Light motor vehicle 65 130
LCV/Mini-Bus Light commercial vehicle, light goods vehicle or mini bus 105 210
2-Axle Bus/Truck Bus or truck (two axles) 225 450
3-Axle Vehicle Three-axle commercial vehicle 350 700
4-6 Axle / HCM-EME Heavy construction machinery, earth moving equipment or multi-axle vehicle (4 to 6 axles) 350 700
7+ Axle Oversized Oversized vehicle (7 or more axles) 430 860
Two-Wheelers Motorcycles, scooters Exempt at national highway fee plazas N/A

Pass and Discount Rates (FY 2026-27)

Pass / Discount Rate Eligibility
Return journey (within 24 hours) About 1.5x the single-trip rate (Mohania car: Rs 65 single, Rs 100 return); exact figure per plaza notice All FASTag vehicles
Local monthly pass (20 km radius) Reduced rate, varies by plaza (Rs 350 at Mohania, Sasaram, Maranga and Kharik; Rs 360 at Deederganj for FY 2026-27) Non-commercial vehicles registered within 20 km of the plaza
FASTag Annual Pass (FY 2026-27) Rs 3,075 one-time (200 crossings or 1 year) Non-commercial private vehicles (car, jeep, van) with a valid FASTag at national highway and expressway fee plazas; state-managed stretches are charged separately
UPI payment (no FASTag) 1.25x standard rate Vehicles without FASTag at plazas with UPI-enabled lanes

How to Pay Bihar Tolls

The following payment methods are available at Bihar toll plazas:

1. FASTag (Recommended)

  • RFID sticker affixed to windscreen; deducted automatically at each boom barrier
  • Available from authorised issuer banks, NHAI/IHMCL channels, and online via issuing bank apps
  • Tag price, security deposit and minimum recharge vary by issuing bank; confirm with the bank before purchase
  • Works at all 1,150+ NHAI plazas nationwide; a FASTag from any Indian state works at all Bihar plazas
  • Maintain at least Rs 500 buffer above estimated trip cost to avoid blacklisting mid-route

2. NHAI Apps and Helpline

  • Rajmargyatra (official NHAI/IHMCL app and web portal at Rajmargyatra: FASTag account management, balance top-up, Annual Pass purchase, transaction history, plaza-wise rates along a route, plaza complaint submission
  • My FASTag app: wallet recharge and tag status check
  • NHAI helpline: 1033 (24x7, toll-free) for emergencies, plaza complaints, and FASTag issues

3. UPI and Cash (Fallback)

  • Dedicated cash lanes are being eliminated at national highway plazas under the MoRTH Zero-Cash direction from April 10, 2026; follow lane signage at the plaza
  • UPI is accepted at plazas with UPI-enabled lanes at 1.25x the standard rate
  • Where cash is still accepted, a vehicle without a valid FASTag pays 2x the standard rate

4. GNSS-Based Tolling (Pilot)

  • GNSS-based tolling is being introduced in phases across India; FASTag continues alongside during the transition
  • NHAI is moving toward barrier-free Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling; the Mokama-Munger expressway section approved in September 2025 is designed with close tolling

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types on Bihar routes, use the TollGuru Bihar toll calculator:

Bihar State Highway and Bridge Tolls

Until 2026, toll collection in Bihar was limited to national highways. The Bihar Road User Fee Rules, 2026 introduce a framework for per-kilometre user fees on selected state highways, major bridges, bypasses and tunnels, with FASTag as the main payment mode. Rates depend on vehicle class and road width.

Key Points:

  • State highways narrower than 5.5 metres and sections inside municipal areas are not tolled
  • Non-payment attracts a penalty of three times the applicable toll
  • Private non-commercial vehicles have been announced as exempt on state highways; commercial vehicles pay per-kilometre rates
  • The FASTag Annual Pass applies to national highway and expressway fee plazas only; state-managed stretches are charged separately
  • The list of tolled sections is notified by the Road Construction Department; check its notifications before travel

Enforcement and Penalties

NHAI enforces toll compliance at Bihar plazas through RFID readers, ANPR cameras, and a national e-notice system active from March 2026. NH-19 plazas are among the busiest on the network and see active enforcement given the high freight traffic on the Grand Trunk Road corridor.

Key Penalty Rules:

  • FASTag lane violation: 2x the standard toll rate charged immediately
  • FASTag blacklisting: Triggered by insufficient balance, expired KYC, or vehicle registration mismatch. NPCI rules allow a short window around the plaza read time to fix an inactive or low-balance tag before a penalty applies, so recharge immediately if you are warned
  • Tag misuse: Using one FASTag for multiple vehicles, or holding the tag by hand instead of affixing it to the windscreen, results in tag deactivation
  • E-notice system (from March 17, 2026): Unpaid tolls recorded by FASTag readers and ANPR cameras trigger an SMS/email e-notice to the registered owner. Paying the original toll within 72 hours avoids the penalty; after that the unpaid fee is 2x. A representation can be filed within 72 hours and must be decided within 5 days. If dues stay unpaid beyond 15 days with no representation pending, they are recorded in VAHAN and vehicle-related services can be restricted
  • 100-metre / 10-second rule: If a queue at a plaza exceeds 100 metres or per-vehicle service time exceeds 10 seconds, vehicles may pass toll-free until congestion clears (plaza discretion)

Exempt Vehicles:

  • Presidential, Governor and Vice-Presidential convoys
  • Armed Forces, paramilitary, and fire service vehicles on duty
  • Ambulances and medical emergency vehicles
  • Other categories listed in Rule 11 of the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008 (confirm through NHAI exemption queries)
  • Two-wheelers at national highway fee plazas

Recent Changes (2026)

March 17, 2026 - E-Notice System:

  • NHAI introduced the e-notice system for unpaid toll through the National Highways Fee (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026; pay the original toll within 72 hours to avoid the 2x unpaid fee, with unpaid dues recorded in VAHAN after 15 days

April 1, 2026 - National Rate Revision:

  • WPI-indexed annual revision applied across all NHAI plazas in Bihar; rates at individual plazas are gazette-notified by concessionaire
  • FASTag Annual Pass revised from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 for FY 2026-27; valid for 200 crossings or one year
  • Deederganj (NH-30) rates rose by 3.7% to 7.7% and the local monthly pass rose from Rs 340 to Rs 360

April 10, 2026 - MoRTH Zero-Cash Policy:

  • MoRTH directed elimination of dedicated cash lanes at national highway plazas; Bihar plazas are transitioning to FASTag/UPI-only operations progressively

July 2026 - Bihar Road User Fee Rules:

  • Bihar notified the Road User Fee Rules, 2026 for per-kilometre tolling on selected state highways, major bridges, bypasses and tunnels; private non-commercial vehicles are announced as exempt

August 1, 2026 - NH-922 Kulhariya Plaza:

  • Revised toll came into effect at Kulhariya on the Patna-Buxar road; the car toll rose from Rs 105 to Rs 110 under a new operator

Major Infrastructure Projects (2026):

  • Patna-Purnea Expressway: Announced in Union Budget 2024 under the Purvodaya eastern development plan; expected to cut the Patna-Purnea journey from over six hours to about three
  • Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway: Also announced under Purvodaya; the Mokama-Munger four-lane section (82.4 km, Rs 4,447.38 crore) received Cabinet approval on September 10, 2025 on Hybrid Annuity Mode with close tolling; construction is expected to begin after the 2026 monsoon
  • Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Greenfield Expressway: Bihar section of about 170 km in seven packages across Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad and Gaya; construction is underway on several stretches and a realignment near the Adhaura hills in Kaimur has been proposed
  • Raxaul-Haldia Six-Lane Expressway (Bharatmala): Runs from Raxaul on the Nepal border through East Champaran, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger and Banka, then through Jharkhand to Haldia Port; about 585 km in total with roughly 408 km in Bihar under the MoRTH-cleared alignment; land acquisition underway; expected to cut Raxaul-Haldia travel to under 10 hours
  • Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway (417 km, Bharatmala): Bihar section passes through West and East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj; land acquisition is under way and construction had not started as of August 2026
  • Amas-Darbhanga Expressway: Links south and north Bihar; construction underway in four packages and about 40% complete
  • J.P. Ganga Path extensions (BSRDC): The Digha-Sherpur-Koilwar extension and Ganga Path sections linking Munger, Sultanganj, Bhagalpur and Sabour were put out for bid on Hybrid Annuity Mode in 2025
  • Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Bridge over the Ganga (9.76 km main bridge, Patna-Hajipur): Built by BSRDC; the first lane opened on June 23, 2025 and the full six-lane bridge was reported complete in 2026, pending formal commissioning

Planning Your Journey

Major Corridor Tips:

  • NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road, UP border to Jharkhand border): Bihar's busiest freight corridor; BOT plazas at Daffi, Mohania and Sasaram, followed by Saukala near Aurangabad. Heavy vehicle queues can be long at peak freight hours; FASTag is essential to avoid penalty rates and delays
  • NH-83 (Patna-Gaya-Bodh Gaya): Key pilgrimage and tourist route; Devkuli and Jindapur plazas serve the Patna-Gaya-Dobhi section
  • NH-30 (Patna-Bakhtiyarpur): Deederganj plaza on the four-lane Patna-Bakhtiyarpur stretch (46.8 km tollable length); all payments are collected electronically through FASTag
  • NH-20 (Bakhtiyarpur-Rajauli): Karigawan plaza serves this section
  • NH-27 (Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnea, old NH-57): Important north Bihar agricultural corridor with Maithi, Raje, Asanpur, Hariabara and Barsoni plazas
  • NH-31 (Khagaria-Purnea/northeast Bihar): Shahpur, Kharik and Maranga plazas on this corridor serve the northeast Bihar agricultural and border trade corridor toward West Bengal

Practical Tips:

  • Recharge FASTag before entering the NH-19 corridor; the Varanasi-Aurangabad-Dhanbad stretch has multiple consecutive plazas in Bihar and Jharkhand
  • Return journey within 24 hours costs roughly 1.5x the single-trip rate rather than 2x; the exact return fare is on each plaza notice, so plan same-day round trips to save
  • The Rs 3,075 Annual Pass covers up to 200 plaza crossings or one year, whichever comes first, and pays for itself if your yearly toll bill would exceed Rs 3,075
  • Monsoon flooding (June-September) can close low-lying NH sections in north Bihar; check NHAI advisories before travel in the Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, and Supaul districts
  • Most state highways and district roads remain free of toll and are generally slower; selected state highways, bridges and bypasses can be tolled under the Bihar Road User Fee Rules, 2026, with private non-commercial vehicles announced as exempt

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid toll plazas in Bihar?

Yes, by using state highways and district roads, which are generally slower. National highways are considerably faster and better maintained, making the toll cost generally worthwhile. Selected state highways and bridges can charge a user fee under the Bihar Road User Fee Rules, 2026.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Bihar?

Two-wheelers are exempt from toll charges at national highway fee plazas in Bihar. They can use dedicated two-wheeler lanes at toll plazas. This exemption applies to motorcycles and scooters.

What happens if my FASTag balance runs out on NH-19?

Your tag can be rejected or blacklisted, and the vehicle is charged 2x (or 1.25x through UPI) at the plaza. NPCI rules allow a short window around the plaza read time to fix a low-balance or inactive tag before a penalty applies. Recharge via the Rajmargyatra app or your issuing bank app, or call NHAI helpline 1033. Given multiple consecutive plazas on NH-19, always maintain a Rs 500+ buffer.

Is the FASTag Annual Pass worth it for Bihar travel?

For non-commercial private vehicles that cross national highway fee plazas often, the Rs 3,075 annual pass is worth buying if your yearly toll would otherwise exceed that amount. It covers 200 crossings or one year, whichever comes first, at national highway and expressway fee plazas nationwide, not just in Bihar. State-managed stretches are charged separately.

Are toll rates the same at all Bihar plazas?

No. Each plaza has gazette-notified rates based on its tollable length, road category (BOT concession or public-funded), and capital cost. Sasaram on NH-19 has a longer tollable stretch (94.8 km) than Mohania (42.6 km), so its rates are proportionally higher.

When will the new Bihar expressways be tolled?

The Patna-Purnea and Buxar-Bhagalpur expressways were announced in Union Budget 2024 under the Purvodaya eastern development plan. The Raxaul-Haldia and Gorakhpur-Siliguri corridors are Bharatmala projects also running through Bihar. The Buxar-Bhagalpur Mokama-Munger section received Cabinet approval in September 2025 and construction was expected to begin after the 2026 monsoon. Toll collection begins on each section as it is handed over operationally, not at overall project completion.

Bihar vs. Neighbouring States and Countries

State / Country System Typical Car Rate Key Feature
Bihar FASTag RFID + UPI fallback; cash lanes being phased out Rs 65-150 per plaza NH-19 Grand Trunk Road corridor; multiple expressways under development
India (National NHAI Network) FASTag RFID + GNSS pilot; 1,150+ plazas Rs 50-215 per plaza Annual pass Rs 3,075 for FY 2026-27; Zero-Cash policy April 2026
Uttar Pradesh (western neighbour on NH-19) FASTag RFID + expressway tolling Rs 70-200 per plaza Dense plaza network; Purvanchal and Agra-Lucknow Expressways active
Jharkhand (eastern neighbour on NH-19) FASTag RFID Rs 80-175 per plaza Dhanbad-Ranchi industrial corridor; same NHAI FASTag system as Bihar
Bangladesh Cash + electronic (mixed) BDT 50-200 per plaza Expanding expressway network; Padma Bridge corridor active

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