There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain 13308 / ...
4h 43m₹439–1,734Line 12791 train, train
- 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 11m₹543–2,568Drive 236.2 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Buddh Gayacar 236.2 km
3h 34m₹2,641–3,814Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Buddh Gayataxi 236.2 km
3h 34m₹3,600–4,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Gaya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Gaya Jn via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Varanasi and Buddh Gaya is 248 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya, including transfers.
Varanasi to Buddh Gaya bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Buddh Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 12791 train and train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Buddh Gaya, India?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Buddh Gaya via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Gaya Jn in around 4h 11m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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 to Buddh Gaya bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Gaya station.
Varanasi to Buddh Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Buddh Gaya is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya.
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