Varanasi to Gaya Road Distance: 240 km · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Varanasi → Mohania → Sasaram → Aurangabad → Gaya
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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Driving Varanasi to Gaya: 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 Gaya from Varanasi?
The distance from Varanasi to Gaya is 240 km by road via NH-19 & NH-2 via Sasaram, and the drive takes about 5-6 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
240 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,714
Varanasi to Gaya 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.
Varanasi to Gaya: 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 Varanasi to Gaya, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Varanasi to Gaya 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
Gaya is the Vishnupad Temple and pind-daan town; Bodh Gaya with the Mahabodhi Temple is a further 15 km. Many travellers do both in one trip, so tell your driver which one you mean when booking.
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Varanasi to Gaya FAQs
What is the distance from Varanasi to Gaya by road?
The road distance from Varanasi to Gaya is 240 km via NH-19 & NH-2 via Sasaram, running through Mohania, Sasaram, Aurangabad. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Varanasi to Gaya?
About 5-6 hours via NH-19 & NH-2 via Sasaram in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Varanasi to Gaya cost?
A cab from Varanasi to Gaya starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
How is the Varanasi to Gaya drive broken up?
The route passes Mohania then Sasaram then Aurangabad. On a 5-6 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Mohania before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Sasaram.
What is the best time to travel from Varanasi to Gaya?
October to March. Pitru Paksha (September-October) draws large pilgrim crowds to Gaya. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Gaya end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Varanasi to Gaya?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 5-6 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Varanasi to Gaya?
Self-driving Varanasi to Gaya costs roughly ₹1,714 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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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