There are 7 ways to get from Contai to Buddh Gaya by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, fly to Gaya
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane CCU - GAY
6h 22m₹4,852–19,481Train via Āsansol
cheapest- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jntrain 13417 / ...
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Gaya Jntrain 12313 / ...
12h 14m₹682–3,660Train
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain 12858 / ...
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Gaya Jntrain 12321 / ...
11h 12m₹684–3,653Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Executive / ...
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Gayabus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater/Sleeper Air Suspension / ...
15h 15mDrive 505.9 km
- Drive from Contai to Buddh Gayacar 505.9 km
7h 58m₹4,918–7,104Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Buddh Gayataxi 505.9 km
7h 58m₹11,000–14,000Train, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane CCU - PAT
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
9h 16m₹6,302–12,951
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Buddh Gaya is to train via Āsansol which costs ₹650 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Buddh Gaya is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Buddh Gaya. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Gaya via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Buddh Gaya. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Gaya Jn via Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Contai and Buddh Gaya is 612 km. The road distance is 505.9 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Buddh Gaya without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Contai to Buddh Gaya, including transfers.
Contai to Buddh Gaya bus services, operated by Snemita Parisheba(Santosh), depart from Contai station.
Contai to Buddh Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Buddh Gaya is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Buddh Gaya, India?
You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Buddh Gaya via Howrah Jn and Gaya Jn in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Buddh Gaya via Kolkata and Gaya in around 15h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–18,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Howrah Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Asansol Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Snemita Parisheba(Santosh)
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Snemita Parisheba(Santosh)
- Website
- City Express
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- City Express
- Phone
- +91 93822 09568
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Snemita Paribahan(Maa Gouri Gold)
- Website
- Parameswar Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Parameswar Travels
- Website
- Samanta Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Samanta Travels
- Website
- Sree Jagannath Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sree Jagannath Travels
- Website
- Snemita Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Snemita Paribahan
- Website
- Subhadip Travels(Jahnabi)
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Subhadip Travels(Jahnabi)
- Website
- Sharmila Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sharmila Travels
- Website
- Satya Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Satya Paribahan
- Website
- Basanti Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Basanti Paribahan
- Website
- Santosh Bus Service
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Santosh Bus Service
- Website
- Haimanti Bus Service
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Haimanti Bus Service
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Subhadip Travels(Radha Gobinda)
- Website
- Baroma Transport
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Baroma Transport
- Website
- Aniruddha Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Aniruddha Travels
- Phone
- +91 80580 57088
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maharani Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Maharani Travels
- Website
- Rahul Dev Express
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rahul Dev Express
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- Vinay Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vinay Travels
- Website
- Maharani Express
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maharani Express
- Website
- Maharani Premium Services
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maharani Premium Services
- Phone
- +91 70045 22532
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bengal Tigers
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bengal Tigers
- Website
- Maharani Transport
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Maharani Transport
- Website
- Rohit Mohit Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rohit Mohit Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to Buddh Gaya bus services, operated by Snemita Parisheba(Santosh), arrive at Kolkata station.
Contai to Buddh Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Buddh Gaya is 506 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Contai to Buddh Gaya.
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