Gaya to Varanasi Road Distance: 240 km · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Gaya → Aurangabad → Sasaram → Mohania → Varanasi
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
240km
Drive time
5hrs
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Chhath Puja 2026 · Varanasi ghats
Gaya to Varanasi cab for Chhath Puja — 13–16 November 2026
Sandhya Arghya on the evening of 15 November, Usha Arghya at dawn on the 16th. Ghat-side drops, overnight driver relay from Delhi available.
Driving 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.
How far is Varanasi from Gaya?
The distance from Gaya to Varanasi is 240 km by road via NH-19 & 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), Ertiga SUV ₹4,500, Innova Crysta ₹5,400, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
240 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,714
Gaya to Varanasi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 240 km (149 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 5-6 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-19 & NH-2 via Sasaram
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,714 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Gaya to Varanasi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 240 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
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- 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
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Gaya to Varanasi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Gaya to Varanasi cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 240 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Pitru Paksha (September-October) draws large pilgrim crowds to Gaya.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in 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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Gaya to Varanasi FAQs
What is the distance from Gaya to Varanasi by road?
Gaya to Varanasi is 240 km by road via NH-19 & NH-2 via Sasaram via Aurangabad and Sasaram and Mohania. It is the same road as Varanasi to 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 Gaya to Varanasi?
About 5-6 hours for the 240 km. Mostly good four-lane highway via the Grand Trunk Road corridor. The final approach into Gaya is two-lane and slower.
What does a one-way cab from Gaya to Varanasi cost?
₹3,300 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹4,500, Innova Crysta ₹5,400, 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 Gaya to Varanasi charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Gaya to Varanasi costs the same as Varanasi to 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 Gaya to Varanasi?
October to March. Pitru Paksha (September-October) draws large pilgrim crowds to Gaya.
Is Banaras to Gaya the same as Varanasi to 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.
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