How to travel from Lucknow to Gorakhpur, India

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

IntrCity SmartBus

+ 1 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,165($90)
Operated by

Shivay Taxi

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Gorakhpur

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Lucknow to Gorakhpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Gorakhpur

Transport options from Lucknow to Gorakhpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
₹240($3)
every 2 hours270km (168 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
₹1,435($18)
every 3 hours270km (168 miles)
Taxi
3h 55m
₹7,165($90)
on demand273km (170 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
₹2,625($33)
on demand273km (170 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