There are 4 ways to get from Gayā to Shikharji by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Parasnathtrain 01911 / ...
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi
3h 31m₹931–2,252Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12314 / ...
4h 44m₹351–1,602Drive 186.1 km
- Drive from Gayā to Shikharjicar 186.1 km
3h 34m₹2,105–3,041Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gayā to Shikharjitaxi 186.1 km
3h 34m₹2,800–3,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gayā to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Gayā to Shikharji is to train and taxi which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct train from Gayā to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Gayā and Shikharji is 200 km. The road distance is 186.1 km.
The best way to get from Gayā to Shikharji without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Gayā to Shikharji, including transfers.
Gayā to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
Gayā to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gayā to Shikharji is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Gayā to Shikharji.
There are two+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Gayā, State of Bihar, India and Shikharji, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Gaya Jn to Dhanbad Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
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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