Varanasi to Bodhgaya
260 km by road · 5–6 hours · billed as 520 km over 2 days
Mahabodhi Temple. The anchor stop on any Buddhist circuit itinerary.
What each vehicle costs on this route
Round trip with driver allowance. GST, toll, parking and state permit extra.
| Vehicle | Rate | Estimate | Per seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire4 seats | ₹11/km | ₹6,220 | ₹1,555 |
| Maruti Ertiga6 seats | ₹16/km | ₹8,820 | ₹1,470 |
| Innova Crysta6 seats | ₹16/km | ₹8,920 | ₹1,487 |
| Tempo Traveller (17 Seater)17 seats | ₹23/km | ₹12,660 | ₹745 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 Seater)12 seats | ₹24/km | ₹13,180 | ₹1,098 |
| Tempo Traveller (20 Seater)20 seats | ₹24/km | ₹13,280 | ₹664 |
| Tempo Traveller (26 Seater)26 seats | ₹30/km | ₹16,400 | ₹631 |
| Maharaja Tempo Traveller12 seats | ₹30/km | ₹16,600 | ₹1,383 |
| Force Urbania (17 Seater)17 seats | ₹30/km | ₹16,400 | ₹965 |
| Maharaja Urbania (9 Seater)9 seats | ₹37/km | ₹20,440 | ₹2,271 |
| Luxury Bus (40 Seater)40 seats | ₹47/km | ₹25,640 | ₹641 |
| Luxury Bus (45 Seater)45 seats | ₹51/km | ₹27,720 | ₹616 |
| Luxury Bus (49 Seater)49 seats | ₹57/km | ₹31,040 | ₹633 |
How per seat works
Per seat is the estimate divided by every seat filled. It is the figure that decides which vehicle is cheapest for your group.
Quick answers
How far is Bodhgaya from Varanasi?
260 km one way by road, about 5–6 hours of driving.
Is Varanasi to Bodhgaya a same-day trip?
It is billed over 2 days: 520 km round trip against a 250 km/day minimum.
Tempo traveller fare to Bodhgaya?
Tempo Traveller (17 Seater): about ₹12,660 round trip, driver allowance included.
Cheapest option for a small family?
Swift Dzire at ₹11/km — about ₹6,220 round trip for up to 4.
What is not included?
GST, tolls, parking and state permits, paid at actuals. Fuel and the driver are included.