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.
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.
👋 Also check out Kolkata → Gorakhpur if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Kolkata (CCU).
IndiGo Airlines
Take the train to Kolkata.
Indian Railways
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3hrs | ₹7,005($88) | every 10 mins | 707km (439 miles) |
Train | 17h 15m | ₹480($6) | twice daily | 860km (534 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | ₹7,480($95) | on demand | 797km (496 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Kolkata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.