Day trip from Varanasi to Gaya
Gaya lies 209 km (130 mi) east of Varanasi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 209 km (130 mi) apart, Gaya is a realistic day trip from Varanasi: about 3 h 24 min each way by road.
| Varanasi | Gaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 474,093 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 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.
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Common questions
How far is Gaya from Varanasi?
209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, east of Varanasi; by road roughly 255 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Gaya by road?
About 3 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Varanasi 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.