Patna to Gaya

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 11.42 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 2.41.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 29 hours to travel between Patna and Gaya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Patna and Gaya. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1days 4h 45m to reach Gaya.

Travelling between Patna and Gaya can be as cheap as USD 2.41 if you opt for a Maharani Transport bus and as expensive as USD 11.42 if you buy a Sri Krishna Rath Bus ticket.

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

• 12 from Patna to Gaya starting from 05:45 Patna until 22:15 Patna

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Patna to Gaya, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 111.09.

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 Patna and Gaya

IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara

Bus

Travelling from Patna 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 Patna and Gaya

BusYar Arzoo, Maa Shanti Travels, Maharani Express, Maharani Transport, Maharani Travels, Sri Krishna Rath

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Patna and Gaya

Cab Expresso, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India

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.

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

• 88% took a train
• 9% opted for a bus
• 3% bought a taxi ride