Gaya to Varanasi by train
Varanasi lies 209 km (130 mi) west of Gaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 255 km (158 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Gaya | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 474,093 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 117 m (384 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Gaya Junction railway station | Varanasi Junction railway station |
Where to book trains from Gaya to Varanasi
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Staying in Varanasi
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 661 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (342), and 11 are five-star. Across 219 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 48,429 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Varanasi from Gaya?
209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, west of Gaya; by road roughly 255 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gaya to Varanasi by train?
About 4 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gaya and Varanasi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Varanasi?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.