Varanasi to Bodhgaya
260 km by road · 5–6 hours · billed as 520 km over 2 days
Mahabodhi Temple, the anchor of any Buddhist circuit itinerary.
Why take an Urbania on this one
The longest single leg most groups do from Varanasi. Five to six hours in a leaf-sprung vehicle is endurance; in a monocoque body with air suspension it is a drive.
What it costs
Round trip including driver allowance. Excludes GST, toll, parking and state permit.
| Vehicle | Rate | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Force Urbania — 17 Seater17 seats · ₹400/day driver | ₹30/km | ₹16,400 |
| Maharaja Urbania — 9 Seater9 seats · ₹600/day driver | ₹37/km | ₹20,440 |
Billed kilometres include the 250 km per day minimum.
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.
How much more than a tempo traveller?
For 17 people: ₹16,400 vs ₹12,660 for a standard tempo traveller — ₹220 more per person, for air suspension and a quieter cabin.
Smaller group?
The Maharaja Urbania — 9 Seater seats nine: about ₹20,440 round trip, ₹2,271 each when full.
What is not included?
GST, tolls, parking and state permits, at actuals. We do not sell temple darshan tickets.
Book Varanasi to Bodhgaya
Send the dates and we price it with the billed kilometres shown above.