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How to get fromSarnath to Mahabodhi Templeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.

    best
    1. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jntrain train 12314 / ...
    2h 47m
    ₹784–2,118

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain train 13308 / ...
    6h 14m
    ₹540–2,649

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    3h 55m

  4. Drive  239.9 km

    1. Drive from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Templecar car 239.9 km
    3h 37m
    ₹2,682–3,874

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Templetaxi taxi 239.9 km
    3h 37m
    ₹3,700–4,500

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  • Distance: 237.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Gaya 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Singh Bus Service also services this route twice a week.

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