There are 4 ways to get from Gayā 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 50m₹461–2,502Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 40m₹420–1,100Drive 238.1 km
- Drive from Gayā to Varanasicar 238.1 km
3h 36m₹2,660–3,842Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gayā to Varanasitaxi 238.1 km
3h 36m₹3,600–4,400
Gayā to Varanasi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gayā to Varanasi is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gayā to Varanasi is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gaya and arriving at Varanasi. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Gayā to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Gayā and Varanasi is 231 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.
The best way to get from Gayā to Varanasi without a car is to train and line 12391 train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Gayā to Varanasi, including transfers.
Gayā to Varanasi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Gaya station.
Gayā to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gayā to Varanasi is to train and line 12391 train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Gayā, State of Bihar, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Gayā to Varanasi Jn via Gaya Jn and Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Gaya to Varanasi once daily, and the journey takes 5h 40m. 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Mohindra Smart Bus
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Mohindra Smart Bus
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Rugby Roadways
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rugby Roadways
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Website
- Maa Tours Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Tours Travels
- Website
- Rahul Travels Seoni
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rahul Travels Seoni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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
Gayā to Varanasi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.
Gayā to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gayā to Varanasi is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Gayā to Varanasi.
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