There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to 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.
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 / ...
3h 53m₹293–2,268Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain 13308 / ...
4h 25m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h₹700–2,900Drive 232 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Gayacar 232 km
3h 26m₹2,604–3,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Gayataxi 232 km
3h 26m₹3,600–4,300
Varanasi to Gaya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 26m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
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 and Gaya is 222 km. The road distance is 232 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Gaya without a car is to line 12791 train and train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Varanasi to Gaya, including transfers.
Varanasi to Gaya bus services, operated by Simran Travels, depart from Varanasi 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 12791 train and train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 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 53m. 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 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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 Gaya bus services, operated by Simran Travels, arrive at Gaya 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 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Varanasi to Gaya.
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