What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Gaya?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Gaya is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 37h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Gaya?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Gaya is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Gaya?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Gaya. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Gaya, Bihar via Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Gaya?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Gaya Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 37h 35m.

How far is it from Chennai to Gaya?

The distance between Chennai and Gaya is 1429 km. The road distance is 1740.4 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Gaya without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Gaya without a car is to train which takes 37h 35m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Gaya?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Chennai to Gaya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Gaya bus from?

Chennai to Gaya bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Gaya train from?

Chennai to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Chennai to Gaya?

The best way to get from Chennai to Gaya is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 37h 35m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 47h 20m.

Where does the Chennai to Gaya bus arrive?

Chennai to Gaya bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.

Where does the Chennai to Gaya train arrive?

Chennai to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Gaya?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Gaya is 1740 km. It takes approximately 25h 56m to drive from Chennai to Gaya.

Where can I stay near Gaya?

There are 146+ hotels available in Gaya.

Chennai to Gaya - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Gaya by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Gaya
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Gaya (GAY)plane MAA - GAY
6h 24m
₹8,783–18,082
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Gaya Jntrain 12390
37h 35m
₹850–7,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
2. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Gaya, Biharbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Gaya, Bihar
47h 20m
Drive 1,740.4 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Gayacar 1,740.4 km
25h 56m
₹19,566–28,262
Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane MAA - PAT
2. Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
7h 21m
₹7,983–23,252
Fly to Varanasi Airport, taxi, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
2. Take the taxi from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.taxi
3. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jntrain
7h 1m
₹8,543–19,222
Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane MAA - IXR
2. Take the train from Mesra to Gaya Jntrain
9h 1m
₹8,353–20,172

Chennai to Gaya by train

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37h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,429.2 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Gaya, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Gaya (GAY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Gaya Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 37h 35m.

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