How to Reach Gaya Ji

Convenient travel options by train, flight, and road for pilgrims arriving from across India and international hubs.

1. Reaching by Train (Gaya Junction - GAYA)

Grand Chord Railway Hub

Gaya Junction is one of the most prominent railway stations in Eastern India on the Delhi-Kolkata Grand Chord line. It enjoys direct daily Rajdhani, Vande Bharat, and Superfast express connectivity with New Delhi, Kolkata (Howrah), Mumbai, Varanasi, Patna, Ranchi, and Bengaluru.

Key Direct Trains: Mahabodhi Express (from Delhi), Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat, Poorva Express, Purushottam Express, Gaya Rajdhani.

Distance to Vishnupad Temple: Approx. 4.5 km (15 mins by e-rickshaw or private cab).

2. Reaching by Air (Gaya Airport & Patna Airport)

GAY / PAT Airports

Gaya Airport (GAY): Located just 9 km from the Vishnupad Temple. Operates domestic flights and seasonal international direct charter flights from SE Asian countries during the pilgrimage season.

Patna Airport (PAT - Jayprakash Narayan International): Located approx. 100 km from Gaya. It is a major high-frequency aviation hub with dozens of daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Expressway Transfer from Patna: Direct private AC cabs arranged via the smooth Patna-Gaya 4-lane expressway reach Gaya in just 2 to 2.5 hours.

3. Reaching by Road & Private Vehicle

NH-19 / Grand Trunk Road Connectivity

Gaya is connected to National Highway 19 (Grand Trunk Road) via Dobhi (30 km south) and National Highway 22 directly from Patna.

From Patna105 km (~2.5 hrs)

From Varanasi245 km (~5 hrs)

From Ranchi180 km (~4 hrs)

From Kolkata480 km (~8 hrs)

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