West Bengal to Gaya

West Bengal to Gaya

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West Bengal to Gaya Schedule

West Bengal to Gaya Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
TravelODesk India Comfort 3pax Any time₹ 14,989
Indian Railways 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 08:15 - 14:43₹ 1,100
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 11:45 - 21:00₹ 1,150
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 12:10 - 18:50₹ 1,455
Shree Savariya Travels AC Sleeper 15:15 - 01:30₹ 2,655
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 16:50 - 23:01₹ 2,415
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 18:50 - 01:47₹ 1,195
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 21:55 - 05:10₹ 2,325
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 23:25 - 06:25₹ 573

Transportation from West Bengal to Gaya

Facts about the transport from West Bengal to Gaya

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure11:35 PM
Departures per day54
Distance1346 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Bengal Tiger, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Maharani Express, Rahul Dev Singh, Raj Bus Service, Sana Travels, Shree Savariya Travels, SpiceJet, Sri Ram Travels, TravelODesk India

How to get from West Bengal to Gaya

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 240.05 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.51.

How long does it take to get from West Bengal to Gaya?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 20 hours to travel between West Bengal and Gaya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between West Bengal and Gaya. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 19h 5m to reach Gaya.

How much does it cost to get from West Bengal to Gaya?

Travelling between West Bengal and Gaya can be as cheap as USD 6.51 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 240.05 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi 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 West Bengal and Gaya ?

  • 43 from West Bengal to Gaya starting from 08:15 Howrah until 23:35 Howrah
  • 9 from West Bengal to Gaya starting from 15:15 Kolkata until 20:30 Kolkata
  • 2 from West Bengal to Gaya starting from 00:00 Howrah until 00:00 Howrah

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from West Bengal 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 West Bengal to Gaya, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 64.08.

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 West Bengal and Gaya

Air India, Air Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet

Bus

Travelling from West Bengal 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 West Bengal and Gaya

Bengal Tiger, Maharani Express, Rahul Dev Singh, Raj Bus Service, Sana Travels, Shree Savariya Travels, Sri Ram Travels

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 West Bengal and Gaya

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from West Bengal to Gaya?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 51% opted for a bus
  • 44% took a train
  • 5% decided to fly