There are 5 ways to get from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
best- Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jntrain 12314 / ...
2h 52m₹820–2,161Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain 13010 / ...
6h 18m₹540–2,649Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Biharbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gaya, Bihar
5h 25mDrive 241.2 km
- Drive from Sarnath to Buddh Gayacar 241.2 km
3h 44m₹2,713–3,919Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sarnath to Buddh Gayataxi 241.2 km
3h 44m₹3,800–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Gaya, Bihar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya. However, there are services departing from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and arriving at Gaya Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Sarnath and Buddh Gaya is 240 km. The road distance is 241.2 km.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya without a car is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya, including transfers.
Sarnath to Buddh Gaya bus services, operated by Ambika Tour And Travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Sarnath to Buddh Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Sarnath, India and Buddh Gaya, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, Ambika Tour And Travels operates a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Bihar hourly, and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
Shree Travels
- Phone
- +91 87 65 69 99 16
- Website
- shreetravelsvaranasi.com
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sarnath to Buddh Gaya bus services, operated by Ambika Tour And Travels, arrive at Gaya, Bihar station.
Sarnath to Buddh Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnath to Buddh Gaya is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Sarnath to Buddh Gaya.
There are 147+ hotels available in Buddh Gaya.






