By Air: Gaya ji or Gaya in Bihar state of India is easily reached by all means of transport. Besides being itself an airport, Gaya ji is near 2 important International Airport of India. Patna , The state capital of Bihar, Patna is just 106 km which is equipped with an airport.
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By Rail: Gaya has an important railway station with serves from many parts of India. Trains from various part of India arrive regularly in Gaya ji especially in Shradh month of September.Best trains for Gaya ji are Shatabdi, jan shatabdi, Duranto and Rajdhani Express.
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| Mode of Transport |
Details |
Approx. Distance |
Estimated Travel Time |
| By Air |
Gaya International Airport (GAY) is the nearest airport.
Regular flights operate from Delhi, Kolkata, and Varanasi.
Alternative Airport: Patna Airport (110 km from Gaya)
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Gaya Airport to City Center – 8 km |
20 mins by taxi |
| By Train |
Gaya Junction (GAYA) is the main railway station.
Major trains include Mahabodhi Express, Poorva Express, and Howrah-Gaya Express.
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Located in Gaya City |
Varies by train route |
| By Road |
Gaya is well-connected via NH19, NH22, and NH83.
Regular bus services are available from Patna, Varanasi, and Bodhgaya.
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Patna to Gaya – 110 km
Varanasi to Gaya – 260 km
Bodhgaya to Gaya – 12 km
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Patna – 3 hrs by taxi/bus
Varanasi – 6 hrs by taxi/bus
Bodhgaya – 30 mins by taxi
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| By Bus |
Bihar State Transport, UPSRTC, and private operators provide direct buses to Gaya.
AC and non-AC options are available.
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From major cities in Bihar and nearby states |
Varies based on departure city |
| Local Transport |
Auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, and taxis are widely available for local travel.
Car rentals are recommended for visiting nearby Shradh locations.
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Within city limits |
10-30 mins depending on location |
By Road: Gaya ji is well connected with Patna the state capital and other major cities of India like Varanasi , Lucknow , Guwahati and Kolkata . Several state transport corporation buses run in month on Pitru Paksha especially for pilgrims and devotees in Gaya ji.
Private cabs are available by booking and contacting online private operators. Holy Voyages offers its Gayaji Shradh and Pind daan packages for better access and comfort of people on way to their duty towards ancestors.
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