There are 5 ways to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 12391 train
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12313 / ...
- Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Varanasi Jntrain 12391 / ...
5h 14m₹654–3,451Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 13307 / ...
5h 59m₹544–2,651Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 5mDrive 241.2 km
- Drive from Buddh Gaya to Sarnathcar 241.2 km
3h 38m₹2,701–3,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Buddh Gaya to Sarnathtaxi 241.2 km
3h 38m₹3,800–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Gaya and arriving at Varanasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
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 14m.
The distance between Buddh Gaya and Sarnath is 246 km. The road distance is 241.2 km.
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath without a car is to train and line 12391 train which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath, including transfers.
Buddh Gaya to Sarnath bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Gaya 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 and line 12391 train which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Buddh Gaya, India and Sarnath, India?
You can take a vehicle from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath via Gaya Jn, Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., and Varanasi Jn in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Gaya to Varanasi once daily, and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Buddh Gaya to Sarnath bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi 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 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Buddh Gaya to Sarnath.
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