How to travel from Nellore to Gaya, India

The distance between Nellore and Gaya is around 1,599km (994 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nellore to Gaya by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Renigunta Jn, plane

Take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Gaya Jn.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,345($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Gaya Jn.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Gaya.

  • Duration23h 10m
  • Distance1,599km (994 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nellore and Gaya

There are several options for getting from Nellore to Gaya by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,345 ($130).

The distance between Nellore and Gaya is around 1,599km (994 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,265km (786 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Nellore and Gaya by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nellore to Gaya is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ₹10,345 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Nellore and Gaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nellore and Gaya. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nellore and Gaya with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 11h.

Indian Railways run train services between Nellore and Gaya. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Nellore and Gaya. We recommend that you take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Gaya Jn. instead which will take 7h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nellore to Gaya. We recommend that you take the train to Chennai Central then fly from Madras (MAA) to Gaya (GAY). instead which will take 8h 20m.

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 Nellore and Gaya. The distance is around 1,599km (994 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nellore to Gaya is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ₹9,310 ($115).

How do I get from Nellore to Gaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Nellore and Gaya

Transport options from Nellore to Gaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Renigunta Jn, plane + 3 similar
7h 40m
₹10,345($130)
hourly2,011km (1,249 miles)
Train to Chennai Central, plane8h 15m
₹9,390($120)
every 3 hours1,789km (1,112 miles)
Train and Plane8h 20m
₹9,310($115)
every 3 hours2,856km (1,774 miles)
Train to Chennai Central, plane11h 60m
₹5,650($71)
every 20 mins1,788km (1,111 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
₹875($11)
once a week1,894km (1,177 miles)
Drive
23h 10m
₹15,040($190)
on demand1,599km (994 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