Gaya has been captivating pilgrims and tourists from far and wide for decades. It is a significant pilgrimage destination, particularly for Buddhists and Hindus. As you plan a trip to Gaya, don’t worry. Gaya’s blissful shores are easily within reach. There is no difficulty in reaching this culturally rich destination.
Here’s how you can reach Gaya with convenience
Gaya by Road
Gaya has many bus stations to ease your journey. These are well-connected with the other major cities in Bihar and across India. Both private and state buses run under the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation. You can conveniently take buses from these Bus stands in Gaya. Buses ply regularly to and from all the nearby cities like Patna, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Raurkela, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Nalanda, Rajgir, Varanasi, and Kathmandu. You can also hire taxis and cabs from major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, Varanasi, etc.
- Gaya Bus Stand (Shastri Nagar Jail Press Road)
- Railway Station Bus stand
- Bus station church road
- Maharani Bus stop
Moreover, Gaya has good road connectivity. It is also well connected to major highways, which makes travel comfortable. If traveling to Gaya from Patna, take the SH 69 and NH 83 route. You will reach in 3-4 hours.
Gaya by Train
Gaya is well-connected to all the major railway networks. GAYA Railway has several express and superfast trains. You will get trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Sampark Kranti from Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities. You can also go by Mahabodhi Express. It is a special train which runs between Gaya and New Delhi. It will take 15 to 16 hours to reach Gaya from Delhi. Once you arrive at the station, you can also take a cab or taxi service to reach Gaya city center. Don’t forget to check the standard taxi or cab rates to establish a baseline. You might get overcharged, and drivers ask for a significantly high amount from tourists.
Gaya by Flight
Bodhgaya Airport is 12km southwest of Gaya. If you want to travel to Gaya, fly to Bodhgaya Airport. The airport has good flight connectivity to all the major cities and some International destinations. You can take flights from top airline operators like Air India, Druk Air, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Myanmar Airways, etc. These airlines are well connected to the City of Gaya and other major cities across India.
The best way to Reach Gaya
The best way to reach Gaya is by flight. Gaya has its own International airport connected with major cities in India and International destinations like Colombo, Singapore, and Paro. One can also get down at Patna Airport and hire taxis, cabs, or board trains to reach Gaya. The best part is there are direct flights from Delhi to Gaya. Air India also operates flights from Delhi- Gaya -Varanasi route.
You will also get numerous State-owned and privately-owned buses from cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Patna, Kolkata, Hazaribagh, and Raurkela.
- If you are in Patna to travel by road, then take the NH83 and SH69 routes. It will take about 4-5 hours to reach Gaya as they connect Gaya to the cities of Bihar. NH82 connects Gaya to Mokama. NH83 connects Gaya to Dhobi, Patna, and Jehanabad. NH2 connects Gaya to the other neighboring states. You can easily reach Delhi, Kolkata, Allahabad, Dhanbad, Varanasi, and Faridabad by using the NH2 route.
- Moreover, you can hire chartered buses or taxis from Ranchi and Patna by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation to ease your journey.
How to travel within Gaya
Gaya has good road infrastructure. The most popular local transport in Gaya is the Auto Rickshaw. You will find the biggest Auto Rickshaw stand outside Gaya Railway Station. The city also has a bus service. If traveling to famous attractions, villages, or other towns, there is no problem in getting private taxis, auto rickshaws, and jeeps. It is not wrong to say that Gaya’s transport services are better than most of the districts of Bihar.
