How to travel from Amritsar to Gorakhpur, India

The distance between Amritsar and Gorakhpur is around 1,099km (683 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amritsar to Gorakhpur by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GorakhpurAmritsar if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Gorakhpur (GOP).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,265($130)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Ghaziabad and then to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

IntrCity SmartBus

💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Distance1,272km (790 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amritsar and Gorakhpur

There are several options for getting from Amritsar to Gorakhpur by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 23h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,265 ($130).

The distance between Amritsar and Gorakhpur is around 1,099km (683 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 992km (616 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Amritsar and Gorakhpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amritsar to Gorakhpur is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹10,265 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Amritsar and Gorakhpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amritsar and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amritsar and Gorakhpur with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 23h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Amritsar and Gorakhpur. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 23h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amritsar and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amritsar to Gorakhpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ghaziabad. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Amritsar and Gorakhpur. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Amritsar and Gorakhpur. Flights depart from Amritsar (ATQ) and arrive at Gorakhpur (GOP) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Amritsar to Gorakhpur. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Amritsar to Gorakhpur typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Amritsar (ATQ) and and arrive into Gorakhpur (GOP).

The closest major airport to Gorakhpur is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) (GOP) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Gorakhpur. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) (VNS) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amritsar and Gorakhpur. The distance is around 1,272km (790 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amritsar to Gorakhpur is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹10,265 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amritsar and Gorakhpur

Transport options from Amritsar to Gorakhpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
₹10,265($130)
on demand1,099km (683 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
₹955($12)
once daily1,263km (785 miles)
Train
23h 50m
₹635($8)
every 20 mins1,245km (773 miles)
Drive
16h 20m
₹11,940($150)
on demand1,272km (790 miles)

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Airports near Gorakhpur

The following major airports near Gorakhpur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

GOP
Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Gorakhpur
VNS
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Gorakhpur
GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Gorakhpur