There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Gayā by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 / ...
4h 8m₹463–2,478Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h₹700–2,900Drive 232.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Gayācar 232.6 km
3h 43m₹2,254–3,256Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Gayātaxi 232.6 km
3h 43m₹3,600–4,300
Varanasi to Gayā by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Gayā is to line 12791 train and train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Gayā is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
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.
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 4h 8m.
The distance between Varanasi and Gayā is 231 km. The road distance is 232.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Gayā without a car is to line 12791 train and train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Varanasi to Gayā, including transfers.
Varanasi to Gayā bus services, operated by Simran Travels, depart from Varanasi 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 12791 train and train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 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 4h 8m. 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
- 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 43m
- 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 Gayā bus services, operated by Simran Travels, arrive at Gaya 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 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Varanasi to Gayā.
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