Varanasi to Bodh Gaya · About 250 km · 5 to 6 hours
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya Cab Taxi to the Mahabodhi Temple, With Fares for Every Vehicle
Book a taxi from Varanasi to Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. Stop at Sarnath on the way out, and reach the Mahabodhi Temple in time for the evening.
- About 250 km, 5 to 6 hours
- The Buddhist circuit
- Sedan to Tempo Traveller
The essentials
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya by Taxi
Bodh Gaya, in Bihar, is about 250 km from Varanasi, and the drive takes roughly 5 to 6 hours each way. It is the second half of the Buddhist circuit: the Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, near Varanasi, and attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya.
This is a long drive, and a return on the same day means around 500 km on the road. Most travellers therefore stay a night in Bodh Gaya, reach the Mahabodhi Temple in the evening, and see the monasteries and the Great Buddha Statue the next morning. The taxi fares below show what each vehicle costs for the trip, and we confirm the details for your plan.
Prefer to have the stay planned too? Our Varanasi and Bodh Gaya packages put the hotel, the cab and the sightseeing together.
| Route | Varanasi to Bodh Gaya (Bihar) |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 250 km each way |
| Driving time | Roughly 5 to 6 hours each way |
| Best for | The Mahabodhi Temple, the Great Buddha Statue and the monasteries |
| Vehicles | Swift Dzire, Innova Crysta, Ertiga, Force Cruiser, Tempo Traveller |
| Booking | On WhatsApp or by phone |
The Mahabodhi Temple
The UNESCO-listed temple, built around a descendant of the original Bodhi Tree, with the Vajrasana where the Buddha sat. It is the heart of the visit.
The Great Buddha Statue
An 80-foot statue of the Buddha in meditation, consecrated by the Dalai Lama.
The monasteries
Countries across the Buddhist world have built temples here. The Thai, Japanese, Tibetan and Chinese temples are the ones most visitors see, and each keeps its own hours.
Sarnath on the way
Sarnath is about 10 km from Varanasi, where the Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit it before you set out, and the two places make one journey.
Plan a night
A same-day return is possible only with a very early start and a late finish. Tell us whether you want to stay the night, and we confirm the fare for that plan.
A comfortable vehicle
With five to six hours of driving each way, an Innova Crysta or an Ertiga is a more comfortable choice than a sedan for a family or a group with luggage.
Fares
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya Taxi Fares
Fares are per vehicle, not per person, and cover the time shown. We confirm the final fare on WhatsApp or by phone before you book.
| Vehicle | Seats | Time included | Fare | What it covers | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire (sedan) | Up to 4 | 12 hr | ₹8,000 | Toll tax, state tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. | Book |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | Up to 6 | 12+ hr | ₹10,500 | Toll tax, state tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food and night charges included. | Book |
| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | Up to 7 | 12+ hr | ₹9,000 | Toll tax, state tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food and night charges included. | Book |
| Tempo Traveller | Up to 17 | 12+ hr | ₹15,000 | Toll tax, state tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food and night charges included. | Book |
| Force Cruiser | Up to 10 | As planned | ₹6,500 | Toll tax, state tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. | Book |
Good to Know About the Fare
- Toll tax, state tax and parking are covered by the fare. On the Innova, Ertiga and Tempo Traveller fares, the driver’s food and night charges are included too.
- Tell us if you want to stay the night, add Sarnath, or be dropped at Gaya airport or station instead of returning to Varanasi.
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Choose a Vehicle for Bodh Gaya
The fare on each card is for the Varanasi to Bodh Gaya trip.
Swift Dzire (sedan)
Up to 4 seats. Couples, solo travellers and small families.
₹8,000 for 12 hr
Book the Swift Dzire
Toyota Innova Crysta
Up to 6 seats. Families with luggage and long drives.
₹10,500 for 12+ hr
Book the Innova Crysta
A sample plan
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya in a Day and a Night
A comfortable way to do the drive. We adjust it to your dates and pace.
Morning: Sarnath
Start in Varanasi with Sarnath, about 10 km away: the Dhamek Stupa, the Deer Park and the museum. The museum keeps its own days and hours.
Midday: the drive
Set out for Bodh Gaya, about 250 km, with a stop for lunch. Reach the town by late afternoon.
Evening: the Mahabodhi Temple
Check in, rest and spend the evening at the temple and the Bodhi Tree.
Next morning: the monasteries
The Great Buddha Statue and the Thai, Japanese, Tibetan and Chinese temples, then the drive back, or a drop at Gaya.
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Varanasi to Bodh Gaya Cab: Frequently Asked Questions
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