Driving from Chennai to Gaya
Gaya lies 1,393 km (866 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 1,700 km (1,056 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chennai | Gaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 474,093 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book car hire from Chennai 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 Chennai?
1,393 km (866 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 1,700 km (1,056 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Gaya by car?
About 21 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Gaya?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
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.