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How to get fromVaranasi to Nalanda Universityby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Nalanda University by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gaya, Biharbus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gaya, Bihar
    2. Take the taxi from Gaya, Bihar to Nalanda Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 1m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Rajgirtrain train 12392 / ...
    7h 49m
    ₹378–1,904

  3. Train via Nawadah

    1. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Nawadahtrain train 11427 / ...
    6h 44m
    ₹813–3,068

  4. Drive 279.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Nalanda Universitycar car 279.3 km
    4h 32m
    ₹3,149–4,548

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Nalanda Universitytaxi taxi 279.3 km
    4h 32m
    ₹4,300–5,500

  6. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane VNS - GAY
    2. Take the taxi from Gaya (GAY) to Nalanda Universitytaxi taxi
    15h 42m
    ₹8,521–24,250

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Gaya (GAY) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,885Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 293.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Nalanda University, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Nawadah twice a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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