There are 5 ways to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dhanbad
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12314 / ...
4h 24m₹850–3,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Thapar Nagartrain 13546 / ...
6h 18m₹651–2,002Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya to Asansolbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
5h 10mDrive 242 km
- Drive from Gaya to Maithon Damcar 242 km
3h 53m₹2,713–3,919Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaya to Maithon Damtaxi 242 km
3h 53m₹4,200–5,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaya to Maithon Dam. However, there are services departing from Gaya and arriving at Asansol via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaya to Maithon Dam. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Kumardubi via Dhanbad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Gaya and Maithon Dam is 259 km. The road distance is 242 km.
The best way to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam without a car is to train via Dhanbad which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam, including transfers.
Gaya to Maithon Dam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Gaya station.
Gaya to Maithon Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam is to train via Dhanbad which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Gaya, India and Maithon Dam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Gaya to Asansol once daily, and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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 Gaya Jn to Thapar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gaya to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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 to Maithon Dam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Asansol station.
Gaya to Maithon Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaya to Maithon Dam is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Gaya to Maithon Dam.
There are 28+ hotels available in Maithon Dam.