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Varanasi to Bodh Gaya by train or bus
250 km by road. The train is fastest at 4.5 h; the train is cheapest, from ₹200 per person.
Fastest
Train
Train to Gaya (3h) + cab 13 km
4.5 h door to door
Cheapest
Train
Train to Gaya (3h) + cab 13 km
from ₹200 per person
Best value
Train
Train to Gaya (3h) + cab 13 km
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 | Train to Gaya (3h) + cab 13 km | 4.5 h | ₹200–₹670per person | No | Daily |
| Bus | Private AC / BSRTC | 5 h | ₹300–₹850per person | No | Daily |
- Train, Train to Gaya (3h) + cab 13 km: Nearest major railhead to Bodh Gaya is Gaya Junction.
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 · Train to Gaya (3h) + cab 13 km | ₹400–₹1,340 | ₹800–₹2,680 |
| Bus · Private AC / BSRTC | ₹600–₹1,700 | ₹1,200–₹3,400 |
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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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A day-by-day plan for Bodh Gaya starting from Varanasi, with this journey and the stay priced in.