There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
3h 45m₹632–1,287Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain 13308 / ...
4h 43m₹439–1,734Line 12791 train, train
- 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 11m₹543–2,568Drive 236.5 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Templecar 236.5 km
3h 34m₹2,647–3,823Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Templetaxi 236.5 km
3h 34m₹3,600–4,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Gaya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple. 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 11m.
The distance between Varanasi and Mahabodhi Temple is 248 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple, including transfers.
Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can line 12791 train and train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Mahabodhi Temple, India?
Hans Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Gaya twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Mahabodhi Temple via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Gaya Jn in around 4h 11m.
- 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
- omio.com
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Maa Tours Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Tours Travels
- Website
- Mohindra Smart Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Mohindra Smart Bus
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Gaya station.
Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple.
There are 159+ hotels available in Mahabodhi Temple.