Kolkata to Gaya by train
Gaya lies 423 km (263 mi) north-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 6 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 516 km (320 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kolkata | Gaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 474,093 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kolkata railway station, Ballygunge Junction railway station, Dum Dum Junction railway station | Gaya Junction railway station |
Where to book trains from Kolkata 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 Kolkata?
423 km (263 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 516 km (320 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Gaya by train?
About 8 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata 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.