Day trip from Patna to Gaya
Gaya lies 90 km (56 mi) south of Patna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 90 km (56 mi) apart, Gaya is a realistic day trip from Patna: about 1 h 27 min each way by road.
| Patna | Gaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.7 million | 474,093 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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.
Book a hotel in Gaya
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Common questions
How far is Gaya from Patna?
90 km (56 mi) in a straight line, south of Patna; by road roughly 109 km (68 mi).
How long does it take to get from Patna to Gaya by road?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Patna 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.