There are 4 ways to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
best- Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jn12314 / ...
2h 43m₹754–2,078Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jn13010 / ...
4h 53m₹647–2,052Drive 240 km
- Drive from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple240 km
3h 37m₹2,536–3,664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple240 km
3h 37m₹3,700–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
The distance between Sarnath and Mahabodhi Temple is 237 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple without a car is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Sarnath to Mahabodhi Temple.
There are 148+ hotels available in Mahabodhi Temple.
What companies run services between Sarnath, India and Mahabodhi Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Varanasi Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Shree Travels
- Phone
- +91 87 65 69 99 16
- Website
- shreetravelsvaranasi.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 88 87 99 95 62
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 96 16 76 16 41
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 95 48 45 38
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
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