The average train between Gaya and Varanasi takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Gaya to Varanasi. 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 every 3 hours between Gaya and Varanasi. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaya is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Varanasi at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gaya to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Gaya station and arriving at Varanasi station via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Gaya to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
Gaya to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Gaya and Varanasi is 209 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Gaya Jn to Varanasi Jn via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 3h 19m.