The average train between Gaya and Sarnath takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Gaya to Sarnath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Gaya and Sarnath. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaya is at 9:55 AM which arrives into Sarnath at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 28m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


6h 59m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


6h 41m • 2 changes


6h 59m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Gaya to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Gaya station and arriving at Sarnath station via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Gaya to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
Gaya to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Gaya and Sarnath is 209.2 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Gaya Jn to Sarnath via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Varanasi Jn in around 4h 56m.