How to travel from Kota to Gorakhpur, India

The distance between Kota and Gorakhpur is around 890km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kota to Gorakhpur by bus, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Gorakhpur (GOP).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,310($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance890km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota and Gorakhpur

There are several options for getting from Kota to Gorakhpur by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 22h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,310 ($115).

The distance between Kota and Gorakhpur is around 890km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 769km (478 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Kota and Gorakhpur by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kota to Gorakhpur is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ₹9,310 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Kota and Gorakhpur, 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 Kota and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 22h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kota and Gorakhpur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 22h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kota and Gorakhpur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 55m, 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 Kota and Gorakhpur. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Gorakhpur (GOP). instead which will take 6hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Gorakhpur. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Gorakhpur (GOP). instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Kota and Gorakhpur. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Gorakhpur is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ₹9,310 ($115).

How do I get from Kota to Gorakhpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Kota and Gorakhpur

Transport options from Kota to Gorakhpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
6hrs
₹9,310($115)
once daily1,163km (723 miles)
Train and Plane7h 25m
₹10,905($135)
once a week1,482km (921 miles)
Train to New Delhi, Fly7h 45m
₹8,675($110)
5 times a day1,164km (724 miles)
Train to Kishangarh, Fly11h 10m
₹25,390($320)
once daily2,612km (1,623 miles)
Train
22h 55m
₹480($6)
once daily968km (601 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
₹8,355($105)
on demand890km (553 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