There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple 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 11m₹543–2,568Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jntrain 13308 / ...
4h 43m₹439–1,734Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Biharbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gaya, Bihar
5h 15mDrive 236.5 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Templecar 236.5 km
3h 34m₹2,686–3,879Taxi
- 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, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Gaya, Bihar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
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 236 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple without a car is to line 12791 train and train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple, including transfers.
Varanasi to Mahabodhi Temple bus services, operated by Ambika Tour And Travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 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 line 12791 train and train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Mahabodhi Temple, India?
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Mahabodhi Temple via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Gaya Jn in around 4h 11m. 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 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
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Bihar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And Travels
- 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 Ambika Tour And Travels, arrive at Gaya, Bihar 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 161+ hotels available in Mahabodhi Temple.