There are 4 ways to get from Gayā to Varanasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12313 / ...
3h 34m₹461–2,502Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gaya, Bihar - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5h 45mDrive 242.4 km
- Drive from Gayā to Varanasicar 242.4 km
3h 43m₹2,726–3,937Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gayā to Varanasitaxi 242.4 km
3h 43m₹3,700–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gayā to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,500 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Gayā to Varanasi is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gaya, Bihar and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Gayā 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 34m.
The distance between Gayā and Varanasi is 231 km. The road distance is 242.4 km.
The best way to get from Gayā to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Gayā to Varanasi, including transfers.
Gayā to Varanasi bus services, operated by Reshmi Travels Pro, depart from Gaya, Bihar station.
Gayā to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gayā to Varanasi is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Gayā, State of Bihar, India and Varanasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Reshmi Travels Pro operates a bus from Gaya, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Gayā to Varanasi bus services, operated by Reshmi Travels Pro, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Gayā to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gayā to Varanasi is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Gayā to Varanasi.
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