Dhaka to Gaya by bus
Gaya lies 561 km (349 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 684 km (425 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Gaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 474,093 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Gaya are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 10 h 19 min journey lands only 9 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gaya
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Dhaka to Gaya
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Staying in Gaya
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Gaya. Of the 102 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 1,253 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gaya from Dhaka?
561 km (349 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 684 km (425 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Gaya by bus?
About 10 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Gaya?
Gaya is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Gaya?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Gaya?
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Gaya, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.