Travelling to Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya is in the north Indian state of Bihar. The other Buddhist pilgrimages in the state are Rajgir, Nalanda and Vaishali.

BY ROAD : It is 115 km from the state capital of Patna. The nearest town is Gaya, 16 km. Rajgir is 70 km. Kolkata is 485 km. Buses, taxis and auto rickshaws are available from Gaya.

NEAREST AIRPORT : Patna. Taxis are available from here to Bodh Gaya.

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION : Gaya is on the Delhi-Kolkata line. There are trains connecting Gaya to Patna, Kolkata, Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi.

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