How to travel from Bangalore to Gaya, India

The distance between Bangalore and Gaya is around 1,714km (1,065 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bangalore to Gaya by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Gaya (GAY).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹18,225($230)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Adra Jn and then to Gaya Jn.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Pune then take the train to Gaya Jn.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gaya.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,956km (1,215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangalore and Gaya

There are several options for getting from Bangalore to Gaya by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,355 ($105).

The distance between Bangalore and Gaya is around 1,714km (1,065 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,527km (949 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bangalore and Gaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bangalore to Gaya is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹8,355 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Bangalore and Gaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bangalore and Gaya. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bangalore to Gaya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeshwathpur and Adra Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Indian Railways run train services between Bangalore and Gaya. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 14h, 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 Bangalore and Gaya. We recommend that you fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Gaya Jn. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bangalore and Gaya. Flights depart from Bengaluru (BLR) and arrive at Gaya (GAY) - via Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Bangalore to Gaya. There is however a flight that goes via Kolkata (CCU). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bangalore to Gaya typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Bengaluru (BLR) and and arrive into Gaya (GAY).

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 Bangalore and Gaya. The distance is around 1,956km (1,215 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangalore to Gaya is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹18,225 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bangalore and Gaya

Transport options from Bangalore to Gaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 50m
₹18,225($230)
on demand2,016km (1,253 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
₹8,355($105)
hourly1,714km (1,065 miles)
Fly to Varanasi (VNS), Train8h 40m
₹10,345($130)
once daily1,746km (1,085 miles)
Fly to Ranchi (IXR), Train9hrs
₹8,995($115)
every 20 mins1,738km (1,080 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 14h
₹1,195($15)
once a week2,322km (1,443 miles)
Train via Patna Jn1 day 21h
₹1,355($17)
once a week2,794km (1,736 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 17h
₹1,670($21)
once a week2,588km (1,608 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
₹18,385($230)
on demand1,956km (1,215 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.

GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Gaya
PAT
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Gaya
IXR
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Gaya