There are 4 ways to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Dhanbad
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12314 / ...
4h 22m₹850–3,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Thapar Nagartrain 13546 / ...
6h 28m₹651–2,002Drive 242 km
- Drive from Gaya to Maithon Damcar 242 km
3h 53m₹2,721–3,930Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaya to Maithon Damtaxi 242 km
3h 53m₹4,200–5,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 28m.
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 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 22m.
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 22m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Gaya to Maithon Dam, including transfers.
Gaya to Maithon Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn 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 26+ hotels available in Maithon Dam.
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 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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
Train from Gaya Jn to Thapar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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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