There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Gaya by car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jntrain
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
12h 42m₹1,946–5,177Drive 426.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Gayacar 426.6 km
6h 41m₹4,785–6,912Fly, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jntrain
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
13h 21m₹30,402–33,888
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Gaya is to drive and train which costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Gaya is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
The distance between Kathmandu and Gaya is 582 km. The road distance is 426.6 km.
It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Kathmandu to Gaya, including transfers.
Gaya is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 12:26 AM in Kathmandu and 12:11 AM in Gaya.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Gaya is 427 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Kathmandu to Gaya.
There are 170+ hotels available in Gaya.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Gaya, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Gaya. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Patna Jn, then take the train to Gaya Jn. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Gaya in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–60,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Raxaul Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
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