There are 5 ways to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple 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 47m₹784–2,118Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain 13308 / ...
6h 14m₹540–2,649Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
6h 25m₹1,155–3,440Drive 239.9 km
- Drive from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Templecar 239.9 km
3h 37m₹2,326–3,359Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Templetaxi 239.9 km
3h 37m₹3,700–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Gaya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple. However, there are services departing from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and arriving at Gaya Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Sarnath and Mahabodhi Temple is 237 km. The road distance is 239.9 km.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple without a car is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple, including transfers.
Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Varanasi station.
Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Sarnath, India and Mahabodhi Temple, 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 12m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Varanasi to Gaya every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹800–2,900 and the journey takes 6h. 14 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- 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 Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- SVD Travels and Transport LLP
- Phone
- 9887925057
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And Travels
- Website
- D S Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- D S Holidays
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- Simran Express
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 87501 00091
- [email protected]
- Website
- E Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- E Bus
- Website
- Akc Transport
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Akc Transport
- Website
- Tapti Ganga Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tapti Ganga Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Gaya station.
Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple.
There are 172+ hotels available in Mahabodhi Temple.