Bodh Gaya to Varanasi 250 km by Road · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Bodh Gaya → Gaya → Sasaram → Varanasi
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
250km
Drive time
5hrs
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Driving Bodh Gaya to Varanasi: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
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How far is Varanasi from Bodh Gaya?
The distance from Bodh Gaya to Varanasi is 250 km by road via NH-2 via Sasaram, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 5-6 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹3,300 (sedan), SUV ₹4,500, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
Booking a cab from Bodh Gaya to Varanasi? Expect 250 km and about 5-6 hours on the road, mostly on NH-2 via Sasaram. Choose a AC sedan or SUV to match your group size and budget. Fares are fixed and all-inclusive — no surge, no hidden charges.
By Road
250 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,786
Bodh Gaya to Varanasi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 250 km (155 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 5-6 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-2 via Sasaram
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- SUV cab fare Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,786 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Bodh Gaya to Varanasi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 250 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 5-6 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- 6-7 hrs
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 6-8 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Not practical
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Bodh Gaya to Varanasi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Bodh Gaya to Varanasi cab fare
All-inclusive · No hidden charges
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
SUV
Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 250 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Buddha Purnima is special in Bodh Gaya.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Bodh Gaya and the drop anywhere in Varanasi. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Bodh Gaya to Varanasi is 250 km by road via NH-2 via Sasaram via Gaya and Sasaram. It is the same road as Varanasi to Bodh Gaya driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
Bodh Gaya to Varanasi FAQs
What is the distance from Bodh Gaya to Varanasi by road?
Bodh Gaya to Varanasi is 250 km by road via NH-2 via Sasaram via Gaya and Sasaram. It is the same road as Varanasi to Bodh Gaya driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Bodh Gaya to Varanasi?
About 5-6 hours for the 250 km. Mostly good highway. Some stretches may have construction.
What does a one-way cab from Bodh Gaya to Varanasi cost?
₹3,300 (sedan), SUV ₹4,500, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Bodh Gaya to Varanasi charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Bodh Gaya to Varanasi costs the same as Varanasi to Bodh Gaya for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Bodh Gaya to Varanasi?
October to March. Buddha Purnima is special in Bodh Gaya.
Is Banaras to Bodh Gaya the same as Varanasi to Bodh Gaya?
Yes. Varanasi is also called Banaras (Benares) and, in its temple sense, Kashi. The distance, the road and the fare on this page are the same journey under either name.