The distance between Lucknow and Gorakhpur is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lucknow 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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Take the train to Gorakhpur.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Gorakhpur.
IntrCity SmartBus
+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Gorakhpur.
Shivay Taxi
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Lucknow 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 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,165 ($90).
The distance between Lucknow and Gorakhpur is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Lucknow and Gorakhpur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Gorakhpur is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₹7,165 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Gorakhpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucknow and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lucknow and Gorakhpur with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 45m.
Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Gorakhpur. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucknow and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lucknow and Gorakhpur with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 20m.
IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Lucknow and Gorakhpur. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucknow to Gorakhpur. We recommend that you take the train to Gorakhpur. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lucknow and Gorakhpur. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Gorakhpur is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 45m | ₹240($3) | every 2 hours | 270km (168 miles) |
Bus | 5h 20m | ₹1,435($18) | every 3 hours | 270km (168 miles) |
Taxi | 3h 55m | ₹7,165($90) | on demand | 273km (170 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | ₹2,625($33) | on demand | 273km (170 miles) |
IntrCity SmartBus
UPSRTC
Indian Railways
IndiGo Airlines
The following major airports near Gorakhpur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.