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 to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 40m₹977–3,154Drive 235.9 km
- Drive from Gaya to Sarnathcar 235.9 km
3h 29m₹2,647–3,823Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaya to Sarnathtaxi 235.9 km
3h 29m₹3,700–4,400
Gaya to Sarnath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 and arriving at Varanasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
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 Paramhans Travels, depart from Gaya 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 ₹950 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 40m.
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, Paramhans Travels operates a bus from Gaya to Varanasi 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 30m. Nine 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 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
- Paramhans Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Paramhans Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- D S Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- D S Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SVD Travels and Transport LLP
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- NKY Roadways
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- NKY Roadways
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Simran Express
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Gaya to Sarnath bus services, operated by Paramhans Travels, arrive at Varanasi 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.
There are 1535+ hotels available in Sarnath.