There are 5 ways to get from Gaya Junction 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 42m₹403–2,433Train
cheapest- Take the train from Saheed Ishwar Chowdhary H to Kashitrain 13553
7h 6m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
5h 53m₹782–2,997Drive 234.4 km
- Drive from Gaya Junction to Varanasicar 234.4 km
3h 28m₹2,293–3,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaya Junction to Varanasitaxi 234.4 km
3h 28m₹3,600–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaya Junction to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Gaya Junction to Varanasi is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaya Junction to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Gaya and arriving at Varanasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saheed Ishwar Chowdhary H and arriving at Kashi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Gaya Junction and Varanasi is 227 km. The road distance is 234.4 km.
The best way to get from Gaya Junction to Varanasi without a car is to train and line 12391 train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹400 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Gaya Junction to Varanasi, including transfers.
Gaya Junction to Varanasi bus services, operated by Simran Express, depart from Gaya station.
Gaya Junction to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gaya Junction to Varanasi is to train and line 12391 train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹400 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Gaya Junction, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Gaya Junction to Varanasi Jn via Gaya Jn and Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, Simran Express operates a bus from Gaya to Varanasi 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 50m. 10 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 Saheed Ishwar Chowdhary H to Kashi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Simran Express
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- D S Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- D S Holidays
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- NKY Roadways
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NKY Roadways
- Phone
- 9887925057
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
- Website
- Akc Transport
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Akc Transport
- Website
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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
Gaya Junction to Varanasi bus services, operated by Simran Express, arrive at Varanasi station.
Gaya Junction to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaya Junction to Varanasi is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Gaya Junction to Varanasi.
There are 1512+ hotels available in Varanasi.