There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Gayā by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 03289 train, train
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 03289 / ...
- Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jntrain 12314 / ...
3h 57m₹463–2,478Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Biharbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gaya, Bihar
5hDrive 236.3 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Gayācar 236.3 km
3h 50m₹2,657–3,838Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Gayātaxi 236.3 km
3h 50m₹3,600–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Gayā is to line 03289 train and train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,500 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Gayā is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Gaya, Bihar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Gayā. 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 3h 57m.
The distance between Varanasi and Gayā is 231 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Gayā without a car is to line 03289 train and train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Varanasi to Gayā, including transfers.
Varanasi to Gayā bus services, operated by Ambika Tour And Travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Gayā train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Gayā is to line 03289 train and train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Gayā, State of Bihar, India?
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Gayā via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Gaya Jn in around 3h 57m. 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 Varanasi Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Gayā bus services, operated by Ambika Tour And Travels, arrive at Gaya, Bihar station.
Varanasi to Gayā train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Gayā is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Varanasi to Gayā.
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