How to travel from Gorakhpur to Asansol, India

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.

4 routes found

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 AsansolGorakhpur if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,345($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Āsansol.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance586km (364 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gorakhpur and Asansol

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Gorakhpur to Asansol

Compare travel optionsbetween Gorakhpur and Asansol

Transport options from Gorakhpur to Asansol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
₹10,345($130)
every 30 mins1,891km (1,175 miles)
Fly to Kolkata (CCU), train5h 30m
₹7,400($95)
hourly908km (564 miles)
Train
19h 45m
₹320($4)
twice daily644km (400 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
₹5,570($70)
on demand586km (364 miles)

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Airports near Asansol

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

RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Asansol
CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
189km (118 miles) from Asansol
GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
237km (147 miles) from Asansol