There are 5 ways to get from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi 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 / ...
3h 53m₹544–2,601Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 13307 / ...
4h 38m₹434–1,801Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 45m₹914–3,153Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Buddh Gaya to Varanasicar 237.5 km
3h 35m₹2,316–3,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Buddh Gaya to Varanasitaxi 237.5 km
3h 35m₹3,600–4,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Gaya and arriving at Varanasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Buddh Gaya and Varanasi is 237 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi without a car is to train and line 12391 train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi, including transfers.
Buddh Gaya to Varanasi bus services, operated by Paramhans Travels, depart from Gaya station.
Buddh Gaya to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi is to train and line 12391 train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Buddh Gaya, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi Jn via Gaya Jn and Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, Paramhans Travels operates a bus from Gaya to Varanasi 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 30m. Nine 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
- Paramhans Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Paramhans Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- D S Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- D S Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SVD Travels and Transport LLP
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- NKY Roadways
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- NKY Roadways
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Simran Express
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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 Varanasi bus services, operated by Paramhans Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.
Buddh Gaya to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buddh Gaya to Varanasi is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Buddh Gaya to Varanasi.
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