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 to Gayabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
6h 15m₹947–3,114Drive 236.5 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Mahabodhi Templecar 236.5 km
3h 34m₹2,294–3,313Taxi
- 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 ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
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 6h 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 Shyamoli Paribahan, 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 line 12791 train and train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 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, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Varanasi to Gaya every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹800–2,900 and the journey takes 6h. 14 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
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- SVD Travels and Transport LLP
- Phone
- 9887925057
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Shree Savariya Travels and Transport
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- 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
- Website
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And Travels
- Website
- D S Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- D S Holidays
- Website
- Simran Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Simran Travels
- Website
- Simran Express
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- 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
- Phone
- +91 87501 00091
- [email protected]
- Website
- E Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- E Bus
- Website
- Akc Transport
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Akc Transport
- Website
- Tapti Ganga Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tapti Ganga 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 Shyamoli Paribahan, 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 171+ hotels available in Mahabodhi Temple.