How to travel from Kanpur to Gorakhpur, India

The distance between Kanpur and Gorakhpur is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Alambagh and then to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

UPSRTC

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

Orian Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance350km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanpur and Gorakhpur

There are several options for getting from Kanpur to Gorakhpur by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).

The distance between Kanpur and Gorakhpur is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Kanpur and Gorakhpur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanpur to Gorakhpur is to take a taxi which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanpur and Gorakhpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanpur and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kanpur and Gorakhpur with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 6h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kanpur and Gorakhpur. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Kanpur and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kanpur to Gorakhpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alambagh. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

UPSRTC run regular bus services between Kanpur and Gorakhpur. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanpur to Gorakhpur. We recommend that you take the train to Gorakhpur. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Kanpur and Gorakhpur. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanpur to Gorakhpur is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).

How do I get from Kanpur to Gorakhpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Kanpur and Gorakhpur

Transport options from Kanpur to Gorakhpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 25m
₹240($3)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
₹795($10)
5 times a day353km (219 miles)
Taxi
5hrs
₹8,755($110)
on demand350km (217 miles)
Drive
5hrs
₹3,345($42)
on demand350km (217 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