How to travel from Asansol to Gaya, India
The distance between Asansol and Gaya is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Asansol to Gaya by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gaya → Asansol if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Gaya Jn.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₹160($2)
Indian Railways
Taxi
Take a taxi to Gaya.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₹5,570($70)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Asansol and Gaya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Asansol to Gaya by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Asansol and Gaya is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Asansol and Gaya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Asansol to Gaya is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹160 ($2).
The cheapest way to travel between Asansol and Gaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹160 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Asansol and Gaya. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Asansol and Gaya with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 45m.
Indian Railways run train services between Asansol and Gaya. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asansol and Gaya. We recommend that you take the train to Gaya Jn. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asansol to Gaya. We recommend that you take the train to Gaya Jn. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Gaya is Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Gaya. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) (PAT) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) (IXR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Asansol and Gaya. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asansol to Gaya is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₹160 ($2).
Compare travel optionsbetween Asansol and Gaya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 45m | ₹160($2) | hourly | 258km (160 miles) |
Taxi | 3h 55m | ₹5,570($70) | on demand | 272km (169 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | ₹2,545($32) | on demand | 272km (169 miles) |
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Airports near Gaya
The following major airports near Gaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Gaya Airport (GAY)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Gaya
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Gaya
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Gaya