Rome2Rio

How to get fromVaranasi to Buddh Gayaby train, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Buddh Gaya

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 12791 train, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train train 12791 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jntrain train 12314 / ...
    4h 11m
    ₹543–2,568

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain train 13308 / ...
    4h 43m
    ₹439–1,734

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    5h 15m
    ₹947–3,124

  4. Drive  236.2 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Buddh Gayacar car 236.2 km
    3h 34m
    ₹2,651–3,829

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Buddh Gayataxi taxi 236.2 km
    3h 34m
    ₹3,600–4,400

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Varanasi to Buddh Gaya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Buddh Gaya, India?

You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Buddh Gaya via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Gaya Jn in around 4h 11m. 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.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There