There are 7 ways to get from Gaya to Katihar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Khagaria
best- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Khagaria Jn.train 18626
- Take the train from Khagaria Jn. to Katihar Jntrain 12488 / ...
9h 54m₹351–2,723Bus
- Take the bus from Gaya to Patnabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Patna to Purniabus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater/Sleeper Air Suspension / ...
12h 44mDrive 339.7 km
- Drive from Gaya to Katiharcar 339.7 km
5h 3m₹3,804–5,494Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaya to Katihartaxi 339.7 km
5h 3m₹6,500–8,500Fly to Purnea Airport
- Fly from Gaya (GAY) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane GAY - PXN
20h 54m₹10,924–37,156Train
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Patna Jntrain 18626 / ...
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jntrain 15714 / ...
10h 3m₹351–2,777Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Gaya (GAY) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane GAY - IXB
- Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jntrain
10h 6m₹6,284–11,656
Gaya to Katihar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaya to Katihar is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Gaya to Katihar is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaya to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Gaya and arriving at Purnia via Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaya to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Gaya Jn and arriving at Katihar Jn via Khagaria Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Gaya and Katihar is 379 km. The road distance is 339.7 km.
The best way to get from Gaya to Katihar without a car is to train via Khagaria which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Gaya to Katihar, including transfers.
Gaya to Katihar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Gaya station.
Gaya to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gaya Jn station.
The best way to get from Gaya to Katihar is to train via Khagaria which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 44m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹38,000 and takes 20h 54m.
What companies run services between Gaya, India and Katihar, India?
You can take a train from Gaya Jn to Katihar Jn via Khagaria Jn. in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaya to Katihar via Patna and Purnia in around 12h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gaya to Purnea Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–38,000
Flights from Gaya to Purnea Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–36,000
Flights from Gaya to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Gaya to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Khagaria Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Khagaria Jn. to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Gaya Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Patna Jn to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gaya to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Patna to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Bodh Gaya Travels
- Phone
- +91 77 39 68 09 22
- Website
- bodhgayataxi.com
Sambodhi India Travel Services
- Phone
- +91 79 70 99 77 07
- Website
- sambodhitravel.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Gaya to Katihar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Patna station.
Gaya to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Khagaria Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaya to Katihar is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Gaya to Katihar.
There are five+ hotels available in Katihar.