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Ayodhya to Bodh Gaya by train or bus
290 km by road. The train is fastest at 6 h; the train is cheapest, from ₹170 per person.
Bodh Gaya to AyodhyaFastest
Train
Prayagraj–Gaya Intercity (change at Prayagraj)
6 h door to door
Cheapest
Train
Prayagraj–Gaya Intercity (change at Prayagraj)
from ₹170 per person
Best value
Train
Prayagraj–Gaya Intercity (change at Prayagraj)
cheapest at mid fares among options within 1.5× the fastest time
Every option, compared
Door-to-door times (flight times include about three hours at the airports). Fares are typical ranges from budget to premium class.
| Mode | Service | Time | Fare | Overnight | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Prayagraj–Gaya Intercity (change at Prayagraj) | 6 h | ₹170–₹750per person | No | Daily |
| Bus | State RTC / private | 7.5 h | ₹350–₹970per person | No | Daily |
What it costs your group, one way
Fares × people; a cab is priced per car, one car per four people.
| Option | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Train · Prayagraj–Gaya Intercity (change at Prayagraj) | ₹340–₹1,500 | ₹680–₹3,000 |
| Bus · State RTC / private | ₹700–₹1,940 | ₹1,400–₹3,880 |
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Once you’re in Bodh Gaya
- Best time: October – March
- Typical stay: 3 days
- Railhead: Gaya, 13 km
- Airport: Gaya Airport, 10 km
- On the ground: from ₹5,280 for two over 3 days — stay, food, local transport and entry, typical rates (not season-adjusted), excluding this journey.
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