There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Gaya 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 43m₹293–2,268Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain 13010 / ...
4h 25m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Biharbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gaya, Bihar
5hDrive 235.8 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Gayacar 235.8 km
3h 33m₹2,645–3,821Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Gayataxi 235.8 km
3h 33m₹3,600–4,400
Varanasi to Gaya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Gaya is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Gaya is to drive which takes 3h 33m 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.
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 and Gaya is 222 km. The road distance is 235.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Gaya without a car is to line 03289 train and train which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Varanasi to Gaya, including transfers.
Varanasi to Gaya bus services, operated by Ambika Tour And Travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Gaya is to line 03289 train and train which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Gaya, India?
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jn via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 3h 43m. 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
Train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- 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 Gaya bus services, operated by Ambika Tour And Travels, arrive at Gaya, Bihar station.
Varanasi to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Gaya is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Varanasi to Gaya.
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