There are 5 ways to get from Gaya to Sarnath 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 / ...
4h 56m₹402–3,137Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 13307 / ...
5h 41m₹299–2,284Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gaya, Bihar - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5h 55mDrive 235.9 km
- Drive from Gaya to Sarnathcar 235.9 km
3h 29m₹2,670–3,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaya to Sarnathtaxi 235.9 km
3h 29m₹3,700–4,400
Gaya to Sarnath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaya to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Gaya to Sarnath is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaya to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Gaya, Bihar and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaya to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Sarnath via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Gaya and Sarnath is 232 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.
The best way to get from Gaya to Sarnath without a car is to train and line 12391 train which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Gaya to Sarnath, including transfers.
Gaya to Sarnath bus services, operated by Reshmi Travels Pro, depart from Gaya, Bihar station.
Gaya to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gaya to Sarnath is to train and line 12391 train which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Gaya, India and Sarnath, India?
You can take a train from Gaya Jn to Sarnath via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Varanasi Jn in around 4h 56m. 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 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 Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Reshmi Travels Pro
Bus from Gaya, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Reshmi Travels Pro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
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
Gaya to Sarnath bus services, operated by Reshmi Travels Pro, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Gaya to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaya to Sarnath is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Gaya to Sarnath.
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