The distance between Darjeeling and Gaya is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Darjeeling to Gaya by bus, taxi, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Gaya (GAY).
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Take the bus to Patna - Patlipura ISBT and then to Gaya Manpur More.
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Take a taxi to New Jalpaiguri then take the train to Gaya Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Darjeeling to Gaya by bus, taxi, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ₹3,500 ($44) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹19,020 ($240).
The distance between Darjeeling and Gaya is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)
It takes around 13h 30m to get from Darjeeling and Gaya by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darjeeling to Gaya is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ₹19,020 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Darjeeling and Gaya, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,500 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Darjeeling and Gaya. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Gaya (GAY). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darjeeling and Gaya. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Darjeeling to Gaya. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bagdogra, Patna - Patlipura ISBT and Patna Gandhi Maidan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Sri Krishna Rath Travels and Maa Shanti Travels run regular bus services between Darjeeling and Gaya. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Darjeeling and Gaya. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) and arrive at Gaya (GAY) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Darjeeling to Gaya. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Darjeeling to Gaya typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darjeeling and Gaya. The distance is around 539km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darjeeling to Gaya is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around ₹5,015 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 55m | ₹19,020($240) | on demand | 2,097km (1,303 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 30m | ₹15,120($190) | hourly | 1,092km (679 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | ₹5,015($63) | once daily | 635km (395 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 15h 50m | ₹3,500($44) | once a week | 716km (445 miles) |
Drive | 8h 5m | ₹5,095($64) | on demand | 539km (335 miles) |
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Sri Krishna Rath Travels
Maa Shanti Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Gaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.