There are 5 ways to get from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath 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 / ...
5h 14m₹652–3,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 13307 / ...
5h 59m₹542–2,648Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 5mDrive 241.4 km
- Drive from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnathcar 241.4 km
3h 38m₹2,699–3,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnathtaxi 241.4 km
3h 38m₹3,800–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Gaya and arriving at Varanasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Sarnath via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Mahabodhi Temple and Sarnath is 246 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.
The best way to get from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath without a car is to train and line 12391 train which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath, including transfers.
Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Gaya station.
Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath is to train and line 12391 train which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Mahabodhi Temple, India and Sarnath, India?
You can take a vehicle from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath via Gaya Jn, Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., and Varanasi Jn in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Gaya to Varanasi once daily, and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- 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
Train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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
Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.
Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Mahabodhi Temple to Sarnath.
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