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Bodhgaya to Varanasi Cab & Tempo Traveller Service

Bodhgaya to Varanasi Cab & Tempo Traveller Service

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Distance

260 km

Travel Time

5.5 to 6 hours

Route

NH-19 via Sasaram and Gaya

260 km, 5.5–6 hours via NH-19 through Sasaram — the same corridor as the outbound Varanasi–Bodhgaya route, reversed. Full trip from ₹10,500: our vehicles are based in Varanasi, so a pickup is billed like the round trip. The natural return leg after Mahabodhi Temple, on to Sarnath and Kashi Vishwanath.

The Bodhgaya (and Gaya) to Varanasi road journey retraces the 260 km NH-19 corridor used on the outbound trip, in reverse — via Sasaram, typically 5.5–6 hours. It is the natural return leg for Buddhist-circuit pilgrims who complete Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya and continue on to Varanasi for Sarnath — where Buddha gave his first sermon — and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Fares are per-km on the same fleet used on the outbound trip — Swift Dzire, Innova Crysta, tempo traveller, and Maharaja Urbania. The vehicle comes from Varanasi, so the fare covers the full loop; combined Bodhgaya + Sarnath + Varanasi itineraries are all available.
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Trip Highlights

  • Sarnath — where Buddha gave his first sermon
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple darshan on arrival
  • Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
  • Boat ride on the Ganges
  • Optional Sasaram (Sher Shah Suri's tomb) stop en route
  • Driver familiar with the Mahabodhi–Varanasi route both ways

Stops Along the Way

  1. 1

    Gaya

    Optional Vishnupad Temple stop for pind-daan pilgrims, 15 km from Bodhgaya.

  2. 2

    Aurangabad

    Lunch break recommended. Highway dhabas with vegetarian/non-veg options.

  3. 3

    Sasaram

    Sher Shah Suri's tomb — Mughal-era octagonal mausoleum in a lake. 30-min photo stop.

  4. 4

    Varanasi

    Sarnath, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the ghats, and the evening Ganga Aarti — arrival point.

Fares by Vehicle

VehicleCapacityRound Trip (drop costs the same)
Swift Dzire (4-seater)1–4 pax₹10,500
Innova Crysta (6-seater)1–6 pax₹13,500
Tempo Traveller 12-seater6–12 pax₹16,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater12–17 pax₹20,000
Maharaja Urbania (luxury)1–9 pax₹26,000

* Fares exclude driver allowance, tolls, parking, and 5% GST. Round-trip rates assume single-day return.

Drop only, or ending in another city? Our vehicles are based in Varanasi, so the driver comes back empty and a drop costs the same as the round trip. Staying longer or adding stops is billed on the full loop back to Varanasi at the vehicle's per-km rate, with a 250 km/day minimum, plus driver allowance. That's why most groups make it a 2–3 day circuit. See the circuits.

Travelling as a group of ten or more? Compare the 12, 17, 20 and 26-seater on our tempo traveller in Varanasi page, with fares for every route.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Varanasi from Bodhgaya by road?
Bodhgaya to Varanasi is approximately 260 km via NH-19 — the same corridor as the outbound route, reversed. Travel time is 5.5–6 hours, passing Gaya, Aurangabad, and Sasaram.
How much does a traveller from Bodhgaya to Varanasi cost?
Our vehicles are based in Varanasi, so the car drives out to collect you and the fare covers the full loop (2026): Swift Dzire ₹10,500, Innova Crysta ₹13,500, Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹16,500, Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹20,000, Maharaja Urbania ₹26,000. Driver allowance, tolls, parking and 5% GST are extra. WhatsApp +91 92503 31290 for an exact quote.
Can I book a Gaya to Varanasi cab one-way?
Yes, a drop is fine, but it costs the same as the full trip: the vehicle comes from Varanasi and goes back empty. Better value: make it a 2–3 day circuit. Round-trip and multi-day combined itineraries (Bodhgaya + Sarnath + Varanasi) are all available. Tempo traveller is the most-booked vehicle for Buddhist-circuit pilgrim groups making this return leg.
What can I see in Varanasi after arriving from Bodhgaya?
Sarnath — 12 km from central Varanasi, where Buddha gave his first sermon — pairs naturally with a Bodhgaya trip. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the ghats, and the evening Ganga Aarti round out the visit.
Is the Bodhgaya to Varanasi route the same as Varanasi to Bodhgaya?
Yes — Bodhgaya to Varanasi uses the identical NH-19 corridor via Sasaram, just in the reverse direction. The distance and drive time are the same both ways.

Multi-Day Tour Packages on This Route

5 to 9 days

Buddhist Circuit Tour

₹8,000 onwards / person

3 to 5 days

Varanasi–Gaya–Prayagraj Tour

₹6,000 onwards / person

7 to 14 days

Complete Pilgrimage Tour Package

₹12,000 onwards / person

From our group

Starting From

₹10,500 full trip

excl. driver allowance, tolls, GST

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  • Since 1993 — 33 years on this route
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