Nawada is well connected to the major cities like Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Kolkata by road. NH 31 and State highway 8 passes through the town. It is also connected by rail to cities like Gaya, Munger (Jamalpur), Bhagalpur, Kolkata (Howrah junction) etc. as it is on Gaya-Kiul auxiliary line. The nearest airport is Gaya International airport(54 km) and Jayprakash International Airport Patna(90 km). The mode of local Transportation in the town is Rickshaws, Autos & City Buses
