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How to get fromKota to Gayaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kota to Gaya by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Gaya Jntrain train 12937 / ...
    20h 4m
    ₹732–4,274

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    24h 5m

  3. Drive  1,055.6 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Gayacar car 1,055.6 km
    14h 47m
    ₹11,798–17,041

  4. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly to Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane UDR - GAY
    18h 49m
    ₹10,804–24,287

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Gorakhpurbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Gaya Jntrain train 15022
    29h 46m

  6. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Gaya

    1. Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane DEL - GAY
    9h 56m
    ₹6,767–17,806

  7. Bus to Ajmer Kishangarh Airport, fly to Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Arodram Circle kota to Ajmer Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Ajmer Kishangarh Airport (KQH) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane KQH - GAY
    23h 28m
    ₹11,175–27,351

  8. Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly to Gaya

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain train
    3. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane JAI - GAY
    14h 10m
    ₹9,311–23,757

  9. Train to Raja Bhoj International Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sant Hirdaram Nagartrain train
    2. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane BHO - PAT
    3. Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain train
    14h 39m
    ₹7,372–22,754

Dabok Airport (UDR) to Gaya (GAY) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,596Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,147.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 4m

What companies run services between Kota, India and Gaya, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kota Jn to Gaya Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹500–4,000 and the journey takes 19h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota to Gaya via Lucknow in around 24h 5m.

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