How to reach Prayagraj from Gaya

Planning a trip from Gaya to Prayagraj? Here is the distance, which railway station to use, the nearest airports and whether a bus or car makes sense.

Quick facts

Distance
About 326 km in a straight line; by road it is usually longer
Best ways to travel
Train · Bus · Flight
Railway stations in Prayagraj
Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ), Prayagraj Rambagh (PRRB), Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS), Naini Junction (NYN)
Airports near Gaya
Gaya Airport (GAY), about 8 km in a straight line; Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 89 km in a straight line
Airports for Prayagraj
Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 11 km in a straight line; Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 102 km in a straight line

By train

Search for trains from Gaya to one of these stations:

  • Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ): Main station; most long-distance trains stop here
  • Prayagraj Rambagh (PRRB)
  • Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS): Closest to the Sangam
  • Naini Junction (NYN)

Search trains on IRCTC · Live train status (NTES)

We do not list train numbers or timings, because they change. Always check the official railway sites before you travel.

By air

Fly from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Prayagraj Airport (IXD), then continue to Prayagraj by road.

Check airline or booking websites for current flights and fares.

By road and bus

Prayagraj is about 326 km from Gaya in a straight line, so a bus, car or taxi is also a good option.

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Questions

How far is Prayagraj from Gaya?

Prayagraj is about 326 km from Gaya in a straight line. The road and rail distance is usually longer.

Which railway station should I use for Prayagraj?

The main railway station for Prayagraj is Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ).

Which is the nearest airport to Prayagraj?

The nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport, about 11 km from Prayagraj in a straight line.