Ranchi to Bodh Gaya distance - 213 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Bodh Gaya is 213 km and takes 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours by cab via Hazaribagh, Barhi and the GT Road to Dobhi; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹4,499.
Bodh Gaya - where the Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002 - is 213 km from Ranchi, 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours by cab. The road runs north through Ramgarh and Hazaribagh to Barhi, along the GT Road (NH-19) to Dobhi, then down NH-22 to the temple town, which you reach before Gaya itself. International pilgrims frequently book this as a one-way drop from Ranchi and fly out of Gaya Airport (GAY).
What you'll pass on the way
- Hazaribagh - about 90 km out, the usual breakfast stop
- Barhi - where the road joins the GT Road
- Dobhi - turn off the GT Road onto NH-22
Things to do there
- Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi tree - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The Great Buddha Statue, 80 ft
- Thai, Bhutanese, Japanese and Tibetan monasteries
- Sujata Stupa and Dungeshwari caves
- Vishnupad Temple, Gaya - 13 km
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹4,499 | ₹8,199 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹4,999 | ₹8,899 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹5,899 | ₹10,399 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹6,799 | ₹11,899 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 pax) | ₹11,499 | ₹18,999 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 3 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 213 km
- Drive time
- 4 hr 30 min - 5 hr
- Highways
- NH-20, NH-19, NH-22
- Via
- Ramgarh → Hazaribagh → Barhi → Dobhi
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 3
- Best time to visit
- October to March - December and January bring the Tibetan teaching season
- Best departure time
- 06:00 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹4,499
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bodh Gaya from Ranchi by road?
Bodh Gaya is 213 km from Ranchi by road, 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours by cab via Hazaribagh, Barhi and the GT Road to Dobhi, then NH-22. The older road through Chatra and Sherghati is longer and slower.
Can a Ranchi cab drop me at Gaya Airport for an international flight?
Yes. Gaya Airport (GAY) is 12 km from Bodh Gaya and handles seasonal international flights to Bangkok, Yangon, Colombo and Thimphu. Raahi Saarthi runs one-way Ranchi to Gaya Airport drops from ₹4,499 - share your flight number and we build in a 3-hour arrival buffer for international departures.
What is the best month to visit Bodh Gaya?
December and January. The weather is at its most comfortable, and the Tibetan teaching season brings the monasteries fully alive. Avoid May and June, when Bodh Gaya regularly crosses 42°C.
Travelling the other way?
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