The average train between Varanasi and Gaya takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
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 9:50 PM which arrives into Gaya at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Gaya. However, there are services departing from Varanasi station and arriving at Gaya station via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Varanasi to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Varanasi to Gaya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.
The distance between Varanasi and Gaya is 209 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jn via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. in around 3h 43m.