There are 8 ways to get from Kanpur to Gaya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Gaya Jntrain 12314 / ...
6h 27m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Gayabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 35m₹600–1,900Drive 575 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Gayacar 575 km
7h 15m₹6,436–9,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur to Gayataxi 575 km
7h 15m₹8,500–11,000Fly Kanpur Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane KNU - PAT
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
6h 39m₹7,569–20,615Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly to Gaya
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Gaya (GAY)plane LKO - GAY
6h 55m₹9,333–21,271Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane LKO - PAT
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
6h 56m₹4,733–19,441Fly Kanpur Airport to Gaya
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Gaya (GAY)plane KNU - GAY
4h 8m₹9,869–22,445
Kanpur to Gaya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Gaya is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Gaya is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanpur and arriving at Gaya. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Gaya Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Kanpur and Gaya is 541 km. The road distance is 575 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Gaya without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Kanpur Central to Gaya Jn takes 6h 27m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Kanpur to Gaya bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Gaya is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Gaya, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Gaya Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Kanpur to Gaya once daily, and the journey takes 11h 35m. Six other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Gaya via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Gaya via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–24,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–17,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Gaya via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Gaya via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kanpur to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kanpur to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Rugby Roadways
Bus from Kanpur to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rugby Roadways
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Kanpur to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Kanhaiya Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 965 162 1616
Kanpur Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 783 925 0191
- Website
- kanpurtaxiservices.in
Orian Cabs
- Phone
- +91 969 612 1111
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Booking & Getting There
Kanpur to Gaya bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Gaya station.
Kanpur to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Gaya is 575 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Kanpur to Gaya.
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There are 159+ hotels available in Gaya.