There are 5 ways to get from Buddh Gaya to Shikharji by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Parasnathtrain 12365 / ...
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi
3h 16m₹1,014–2,351Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12314 / ...
4h 45m₹434–1,701Drive 181 km
- Drive from Buddh Gaya to Shikharjicar 181 km
3h 25m₹2,043–2,950Taxi
- Take the taxi from Buddh Gaya to Shikharjitaxi 181 km
3h 25m₹2,800–3,400Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Buddh Gaya to Paharpurtaxi
- Take the train from Paharpur to Kodermatrain
- Take the train from Koderma to Parasnathtrain
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi
3h 48m₹1,389–3,437
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Shikharji is to train and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct train from Buddh Gaya to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Buddh Gaya and Shikharji is 205 km. The road distance is 181 km.
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Shikharji without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Buddh Gaya to Shikharji, including transfers.
Buddh Gaya to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
Buddh Gaya to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buddh Gaya to Shikharji is 181 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Buddh Gaya to Shikharji.
There are one+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Buddh Gaya, India and Shikharji, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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 Paharpur to Koderma
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Koderma to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹500–3,400
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
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
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
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
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