Howrah to Gaya

Howrah to Gaya

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Howrah to Gaya Schedule

Howrah to Gaya Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 08:15 - 14:45₹ 1,095
Maharani Express AC Seater 15:39 - 04:00₹ 751
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 17:45 - 01:35₹ 473
Raj Bus Service AC Seater 18:25 - 05:05₹ 1,040
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 20:00 - 10:55₹ 1,815
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 23:25 - 06:25₹ 1,505

Transportation from Howrah to Gaya

Facts about the transport from Howrah to Gaya

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure10:40 PM
Departures per day10
Distance1346 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Maharani Express, Rahul Dev Singh, Raj Bus Service, Sana Travels, SpiceJet, Sri Ram Travels

How to get from Howrah to Gaya

Travelling between Howrah and Gaya is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 35.56 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 6.92.

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Gaya?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Howrah and Gaya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Howrah and Gaya. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 19h to reach Gaya.

How much does it cost to get from Howrah to Gaya?

Travelling between Howrah and Gaya can be as cheap as USD 6.92 if you opt for a Rahul Dev Singh bus and as expensive as USD 35.56 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Howrah and Gaya ?

  • 7 from Howrah to Gaya starting from 15:30 Kolkata until 20:30 Kolkata
  • 3 from Howrah to Gaya starting from 16:50 Howrah until 16:50 Howrah

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Howrah to Gaya.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Howrah to Gaya, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 68.90.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Howrah and Gaya

Air India, Air Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet

Bus

Travelling from Howrah to Gaya overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Howrah and Gaya

Maharani Express, Rahul Dev Singh, Raj Bus Service, Sana Travels, Sri Ram Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Howrah to Gaya?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 57% took a train
  • 40% opted for a bus
  • 3% decided to fly