There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi (Station) to Gaya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 12791 train, train
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12791 / ...
- Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jntrain 12314 / ...
4h 17m₹293–2,268Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain 13308 / ...
4h 49m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h₹700–2,900Drive 236.2 km
- Drive from Varanasi (Station) to Gayacar 236.2 km
3h 29m₹2,300–3,322Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi (Station) to Gayataxi 236.2 km
3h 29m₹3,700–4,400
Varanasi (Station) to Gaya by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Gaya is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Gaya is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varanasi and arriving at Gaya. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Gaya Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Varanasi (Station) and Gaya is 224 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Gaya without a car is to line 12791 train and train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Varanasi (Station) to Gaya, including transfers.
Varanasi (Station) to Gaya bus services, operated by Simran Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi (Station) to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Gaya is to line 12791 train and train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Varanasi (Station), India and Gaya, India?
You can take a vehicle from Varanasi (Station) to Gaya Jn via Varanasi Jn and Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, Simran Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Gaya 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. 11 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
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
- Simran Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- 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
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SVD Travels and Transport LLP
- Website
- Amar Gold Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Amar Gold Travels
- Website
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And Travels
- Website
- D S Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- D S Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- 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
- Website
- Simran Express
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
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
Varanasi (Station) to Gaya bus services, operated by Simran Travels, arrive at Gaya station.
Varanasi (Station) to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi (Station) to Gaya is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Varanasi (Station) to Gaya.
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