How to get from Varanasi to Gorakhpur
3 ways, 165 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 9m | ₹1,320–1,650 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 9m | ₹2,630–3,290 estimated |
| Traincheapest | 8h 1m | ₹225–1,790 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:12 → 17:169h 4m · 3 changesIndian Railways 13005₹435–1,790
- 09:20 → 17:218h 1m · 3 changesIndian Railways 63229₹340–1,480
- 09:57 → 18:468h 49m · 1 changeIndian Railways 13009₹225–945
- 14:45 → 23:118h 26m · 2 changesIndian Railways 63557₹345–1,395
- 20:17 → 06:41 +1d10h 24m · 1 changeIndian Railways 13553₹225–950
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Gorakhpur?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 9m door to door. The straight-line distance is 165 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Varanasi to Gorakhpur?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹225. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Varanasi to Gorakhpur?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 8h 1m.
- How far is Gorakhpur from Varanasi by road?
- About 203 km, roughly 3h 9m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹1,320–1,650; tolls and parking are extra.