There are 5 ways to get from Gaya 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 35m₹292–2,287Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 13307 / ...
4h 20m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 30m₹700–2,900Drive 232.1 km
- Drive from Gaya to Varanasicar 232.1 km
3h 26m₹2,605–3,763Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaya to Varanasitaxi 232.1 km
3h 26m₹3,600–4,300
Gaya to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaya to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Gaya to Varanasi is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gaya and arriving at Varanasi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Gaya and Varanasi is 222 km. The road distance is 232.1 km.
The best way to get from Gaya to Varanasi without a car is to train and line 12391 train which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Gaya to Varanasi, including transfers.
Gaya to Varanasi bus services, operated by Paramhans Travels, depart from Gaya station.
Gaya to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gaya to Varanasi is to train and line 12391 train which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Gaya, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jn via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 3h 35m. 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 26m
- 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 to Varanasi bus services, operated by Paramhans Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.
Gaya to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaya to Varanasi is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Gaya to Varanasi.
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