Varanasi to Gaya Trains

Varanasi to Gaya trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Varanasi and Gaya takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Varanasi to Gaya. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration: 222 km
Distance: ₹1,135
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 12791 train, train

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Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12791 / ...
Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jntrain 12314 / ...

3h 53m

₹293–2,268

Varanasi to Gaya train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Varanasi and Gaya. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Varanasi is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Gaya at 3:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:00 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:40 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
4h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:50 AM → 4:35 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
1:10 AM → 6:15 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 7:50 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:30 AM → 5:05 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 7:50 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
4:45 AM → 9:05 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:10 AM → 6:15 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 7:50 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:10 AM → 6:15 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 7:50 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:50 AM → 4:35 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
1:10 AM → 6:15 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:20 AM → 6:50 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 7:50 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:50 AM → 5:05 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
1:10 AM → 6:15 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:55 AM → 7:50 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:35 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Varanasi to Gaya? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Line 12791 train, train

Varanasi to Gaya train times

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:00 PM → 9:10 PM

8:40 PM → 1:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:50 AM → 4:35 AM

1:10 AM → 6:15 AM

2:55 AM → 7:50 AM

4:15 AM → 8:35 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:30 AM → 5:05 AM

2:55 AM → 7:50 AM

4:45 AM → 9:05 AM

6:20 AM → 9:15 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:10 AM → 6:15 AM

2:55 AM → 7:50 AM

6:20 AM → 9:15 AM

7:25 AM → 10:55 AM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:10 AM → 6:15 AM

2:55 AM → 7:50 AM

4:15 AM → 8:35 AM

8:10 AM → 12:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:50 AM → 4:35 AM

1:10 AM → 6:15 AM

2:20 AM → 6:50 AM

2:55 AM → 7:50 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:50 AM → 5:05 AM

1:10 AM → 6:15 AM

2:55 AM → 7:50 AM

4:15 AM → 8:35 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Gaya, India?

Train from Varanasi Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.

Train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jn

Train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jn

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8:40 PM → 1:05 AM
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