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Gaya to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gaya, Bihar to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

1791 kmDistance
35.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19800
Sedan₹23380
SUV₹30600
Innova / MUV₹34230
Tempo Traveller₹39700
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1970
AC Seater₹3220
Non-AC Sleeper₹2870
AC Sleeper₹4120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5060
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Train
Sleeper₹1100
Economy₹1820
Third AC₹2540
Second AC₹3610
First AC₹5040
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Gaya to Anantnag

1791 km · ~38h 29m · About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gaya

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 896

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1046

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1196

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1343

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1493

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1643

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Gaya to Anantnag

1791 km · ~39h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Gaya

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gaya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Gaya → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 896)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  5. Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Gaya to Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Gaya Jn for Gaya, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 17m in total

Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
11:48 PMBandhua
11h 12m140 stops
11:00 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 50m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 32h 50m in total

RANCHI - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12439 · Rajdhani
11:15 PMBandhua
11h 35m153 stops
10:50 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

1 change · 33h 21m in total

KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12313 · Rajdhani
10:44 PMBandhua
11h 36m153 stops
10:20 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 30m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 PMNew Delhi
11h 15m92 stops
08:05 AM+1dUdhampur

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Gaya to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gaya to Anantnag is about 1791 km by road, roughly 35.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1791 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,800 · Sedan ₹23,380 · SUV ₹30,600 · Innova / MUV ₹34,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,700
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,970 · AC Seater ₹3,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,870 · AC Sleeper ₹4,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,060
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,100 · Economy ₹1,820 · Third AC ₹2,540 · Second AC ₹3,610 · First AC ₹5,040

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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