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, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Biharbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gaya, Bihar
5h 25mDrive 239.9 km
- Drive from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Templecar 239.9 km
3h 37m₹2,724–3,934Taxi
- 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, 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 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 Ambika Tour And Travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 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 and takes 5h 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, 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 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
- Website
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Bihar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And 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 Ambika Tour And Travels, arrive at Gaya, Bihar 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 160+ hotels available in Mahabodhi Temple.