How to travel from Puducherry to Gaya, India

The distance between Puducherry and Gaya is around 1,772km (1,101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Puducherry to Gaya by train, plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Gaya Jn.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,060($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bhubaneswar and then to Gaya Jn.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,545($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gaya.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,932km (1,200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Gaya

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Gaya by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) 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 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,060 ($140).

The distance between Puducherry and Gaya is around 1,772km (1,101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,530km (951 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Puducherry and Gaya by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Gaya is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ₹11,060 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Gaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Gaya. Trains depart twice 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 Puducherry and Gaya. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Gaya Jn. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puducherry to Gaya. We recommend that you take the train to Trisulam then fly from Madras (MAA) to Gaya (GAY). instead which will take 7h 55m.

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 Puducherry and Gaya. The distance is around 1,932km (1,200 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 Puducherry to Gaya is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ₹9,230 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Gaya

Transport options from Puducherry to Gaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 35m
₹11,060($140)
hourly1,955km (1,215 miles)
Train to Trisulam, plane7h 50m
₹9,310($115)
once daily1,773km (1,102 miles)
Train and Plane7h 55m
₹9,230($115)
once daily2,840km (1,765 miles)
Train to Trisulam, plane11h 35m
₹5,570($70)
once daily1,772km (1,101 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
₹1,115($14)
twice a week2,229km (1,385 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 16h
₹2,545($32)
once a week2,341km (1,455 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
₹18,145($230)
on demand1,932km (1,200 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