Varanasi to Rajgir
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Rajgir, Bihar.
Approx Distance: 323 km
Approx Duration: 7.2 hrs
Route overview
Varanasi to Rajgir is about 323 km by road, roughly 7.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Varanasi to Rajgir
About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Varanasi. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Bikramganj. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 173 km (about 3h 28m of driving) — Arrive in Rajgir
By bus: Varanasi to Rajgir
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Varanasi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Varanasi → Rajgir. AC Seater / Volvo · ~323 km Takes about 7h 11m. Tentative fare ₹360–₹950. Usual tea/meal halts: Bikramganj (~170 km).
- Arrive in Rajgir
By train: Varanasi to Rajgir
The nearest railway stations are Varanasi Jn for Varanasi and Rajgir for Rajgir. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Shramjeevi Express (12392) — departs 03:55 AM from Mughal Sarai Jn, arrives 09:44 AM at Silao, 5h 49m
- Magadh Express (12402) — departs 08:00 AM from Mughal Sarai Jn, arrives 01:55 PM at Islampur, 5h 55m
- Budhpurnima Express (15110) — departs 09:40 PM from Mughal Sarai Jn, arrives 05:05 AM (+1 day) at Rajgir, 7h 25m
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 323 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,650 · Sedan ₹4,300 · SUV ₹5,640 · Innova / MUV ₹6,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹360 · AC Seater ₹580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹520 · AC Sleeper ₹740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹950
- Train: Sleeper ₹220 · Economy ₹350 · Third AC ₹480 · Second AC ₹680 · First AC ₹930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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