There are 5 ways to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12313 / ...
5h₹654–3,451Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 13307 / ...
5h 57m₹544–2,651Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gaya, Bihar - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
6h 10mDrive 244.2 km
- Drive from Buddh Gaya to Sarnathcar 244.2 km
3h 46m₹2,747–3,968Taxi
- Take the taxi from Buddh Gaya to Sarnathtaxi 244.2 km
3h 46m₹3,800–4,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Gaya, Bihar and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Sarnath via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Buddh Gaya and Sarnath is 246 km. The road distance is 244.2 km.
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath without a car is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 5h and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath, including transfers.
Buddh Gaya to Sarnath bus services, operated by Reshmi Travels Pro, depart from Gaya, Bihar station.
Buddh Gaya to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 5h and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Buddh Gaya, India and Sarnath, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Reshmi Travels Pro operates a bus from Gaya, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
Bodh Gaya Travels
- Phone
- +91 77 39 68 09 22
- Website
- bodhgayataxi.com
Sambodhi India Travel Services
- Phone
- +91 79 70 99 77 07
- Website
- sambodhitravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buddh Gaya to Sarnath bus services, operated by Reshmi Travels Pro, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Buddh Gaya to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buddh Gaya to Sarnath is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath.
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