How to travel from Gorakhpur to Kolkata, India

The distance between Gorakhpur and Kolkata is around 707km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gorakhpur to Kolkata by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,005($88)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Kolkata.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance797km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gorakhpur and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Gorakhpur to Kolkata by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 17h 15m. 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 ₹7,005 ($88).

The distance between Gorakhpur and Kolkata is around 707km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Gorakhpur and Kolkata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gorakhpur to Kolkata is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹7,005 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Gorakhpur and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gorakhpur and Kolkata. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gorakhpur and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 17h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Gorakhpur and Kolkata. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 15m, 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 Kolkata. We recommend that you fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gorakhpur and Kolkata. Flights depart from Gorakhpur (GOP) and arrive at Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Gorakhpur and Kolkata with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Gorakhpur and Kolkata. Flights depart from Gorakhpur (GOP) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Gorakhpur to Kolkata typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Gorakhpur (GOP) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU).

The closest major airport to Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Kolkata. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) (IXR) 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 Kolkata. The distance is around 797km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gorakhpur to Kolkata is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹7,005 ($88).

How do I get from Gorakhpur to Kolkata

Compare travel optionsbetween Gorakhpur and Kolkata

Transport options from Gorakhpur to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
₹7,005($88)
every 10 mins707km (439 miles)
Train
17h 15m
₹480($6)
twice daily860km (534 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
₹7,480($95)
on demand797km (496 miles)

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Airports near Kolkata

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

CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Kolkata
RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kolkata
IXR
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
323km (200 miles) from Kolkata