How to travel from Surat to Gaya, India

The distance between Surat and Gaya is around 1,562km (970 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Surat to Gaya by plane, train 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 Surat (STV) to Gaya (GAY).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹22,125($280)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Gaya.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Distance1,562km (970 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Gaya

There are several options for getting from Surat to Gaya by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹22,125 ($280).

The distance between Surat and Gaya is around 1,562km (970 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,311km (815 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Surat and Gaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Gaya is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₹22,125 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Gaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surat and Gaya. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Surat to Gaya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vadodara Jn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Gaya. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Surat and Gaya. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Gaya (GAY). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surat and Gaya. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and arrive at Gaya (GAY) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Surat to Gaya. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surat to Gaya typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Surat (STV) 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 Surat and Gaya. The distance is around 1,562km (970 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Gaya is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₹22,125 ($280).

How do I get from Surat to Gaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Surat and Gaya

Transport options from Surat to Gaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 55m
₹22,125($280)
on demand1,849km (1,149 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
₹17,430($220)
every 30 mins1,828km (1,136 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
₹12,655($160)
hourly1,907km (1,185 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
₹955($12)
twice a week1,786km (1,110 miles)
Drive
22h 40m
₹14,725($185)
on demand1,562km (970 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