There are 3 ways to get from Nepal to Buddh Gaya by car, train, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patliputratrain
- Take the train from Patliputra to Gaya Jntrain
13h 22m₹2,287–5,480Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Gaya Jntrain 15022
25h 8m₹1,153–5,900Drive 432.9 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Buddh Gayacar 432.9 km
7h 10m₹5,290–7,641
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Buddh Gaya is to drive and train which costs ₹2,200 - ₹5,500 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Buddh Gaya is to drive which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
The distance between Nepal and Buddh Gaya is 481 km. The road distance is 432.9 km.
The best way to get from Nepal to Buddh Gaya without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 8m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 13h 22m to get from Nepal to Buddh Gaya, including transfers.
Buddh Gaya is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 7:13 AM in Nepal and 6:58 AM in Buddh Gaya.
Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Buddh Gaya is 433 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Nepal to Buddh Gaya.
There are 147+ hotels available in Buddh Gaya.
What companies run services between Nepal and Buddh Gaya, India?
There is no direct connection from Nepal to Buddh Gaya. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Patliputra, take the train to Gaya Jn, then take the taxi to Buddh Gaya. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Buddh Gaya via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Gaya Jn in around 25h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patliputra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Patliputra to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Gorakhpur to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
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