The distance between Gorakhpur and Asansol is around 586km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gorakhpur to Asansol by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asansol → Gorakhpur if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn.
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Take the train to Asansol Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Gorakhpur to Asansol by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,345 ($130).
The distance between Gorakhpur and Asansol is around 586km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)
It takes around 19h 45m to get from Gorakhpur and Asansol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gorakhpur to Asansol is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₹10,345 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Gorakhpur and Asansol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gorakhpur and Asansol. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gorakhpur and Asansol with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 19h 45m.
Indian Railways run train services between Gorakhpur and Asansol. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 19h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gorakhpur and Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gorakhpur to Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Asansol is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Asansol. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gorakhpur and Asansol. The distance is around 586km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gorakhpur to Asansol is to take the train which takes, on average, 19h 45m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | ₹10,345($130) | every 30 mins | 1,891km (1,175 miles) |
Fly to Kolkata (CCU), train | 5h 30m | ₹7,400($95) | hourly | 908km (564 miles) |
Train | 19h 45m | ₹320($4) | twice daily | 644km (400 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | ₹5,570($70) | on demand | 586km (364 miles) |
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The following major airports near Asansol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.