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There are 7 ways to get from Howrah to Gaya by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Gaya

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane CCU - GAY
    3h 5m
    ₹4,688–12,228

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Gaya Jntrain train 12321 / ...
    7h 5m
    ₹270–2,100

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Gaya Jntrain train
    9h 26m
    ₹1,036–4,308

  4. Drive  469.1 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Gayacar car 469.1 km
    7h 24m
    ₹4,589–6,629

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howrah to Gayataxi taxi 469.1 km
    7h 24m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane CCU - PAT
    2. Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain train
    5h 41m
    ₹5,888–10,898

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater/Sleeper Air Suspension / ...
    11h 45m

Howrah to Gaya by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Gaya, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Gaya Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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