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 Seater / Sleeper / ...
6h 15m₹1,154–3,443Drive 241.2 km
- Drive from Buddh Gaya to Sarnathcar 241.2 km
3h 38m₹2,340–3,380Taxi
- 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 ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
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 15m.
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 Simran Express, 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 ₹1,100 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 15m.
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, Simran Express operates a bus from Gaya to Varanasi 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 50m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- 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
- Website
- Simran Express
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- D S Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- D S Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- NKY Roadways
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NKY Roadways
- Website
- Akc Transport
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Akc Transport
- 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 Simran Express, 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.
There are 1552+ hotels available in Sarnath.