There are 4 ways to get from Ranchi to Buddh Gaya by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ranchi to Gaya Jntrain 12366 / ...
6h 8m₹473–1,989Drive 197.8 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Buddh Gayacar 197.8 km
3h 6m₹2,230–3,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Buddh Gayataxi 197.8 km
3h 6m₹3,700–4,400Fly, train
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXR - PAT
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
4h 39m₹5,068–15,091
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Buddh Gaya is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Buddh Gaya is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Buddh Gaya. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Gaya Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Ranchi and Buddh Gaya is 329 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Buddh Gaya without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Ranchi to Buddh Gaya, including transfers.
Ranchi to Buddh Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Buddh Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Buddh Gaya is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ranchi to Buddh Gaya.
There are 148+ hotels available in Buddh Gaya.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Buddh Gaya, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Gaya Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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