How to travel from Visakhapatnam to Gaya, India

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Gaya is around 1,023km (635 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Gaya (GAY).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹18,940($240)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

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

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Gaya.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance1,023km (635 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Visakhapatnam and Gaya

There are several options for getting from Visakhapatnam to Gaya by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹18,940 ($240).

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Gaya is around 1,023km (635 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 806km (501 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Visakhapatnam and Gaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Gaya is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹18,940 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam and Gaya. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Visakhapatnam to Gaya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duvvada and Adra Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Visakhapatnam and Gaya. Trains depart once a week and will take around 21hrs, 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 Visakhapatnam and Gaya. We recommend that you fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Gaya (GAY). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Visakhapatnam and Gaya. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) and arrive at Gaya (GAY) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Visakhapatnam to Gaya. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Visakhapatnam to Gaya typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) 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 Visakhapatnam and Gaya. The distance is around 1,023km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Gaya is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹18,940 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Visakhapatnam and Gaya

Transport options from Visakhapatnam to Gaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 10m
₹18,940($240)
on demand2,265km (1,407 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
₹8,675($110)
hourly1,351km (840 miles)
Fly to Ranchi (IXR), Train8h 40m
₹8,120($100)
every 20 mins1,428km (887 miles)
Train + 1 similar
21hrs
₹875($11)
once a week1,208km (750 miles)
Train via Ranchi22h 55m
₹955($12)
once daily1,169km (727 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
₹9,630($120)
on demand1,023km (635 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