The distance between Rishikesh and Gorakhpur is around 746km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Gorakhpur by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gorakhpur → Rishikesh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Gorakhpur (GOP).
IndiGo Airlines
Take the train to Gorakhpur.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Ghaziabad and then to Gorakhpur.
IntrCity SmartBus
There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Gorakhpur by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,995 ($115).
The distance between Rishikesh and Gorakhpur is around 746km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Rishikesh and Gorakhpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Gorakhpur is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹8,995 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Gorakhpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Gorakhpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haridwar Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.
Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Gorakhpur. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 15h 15m, 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 Rishikesh and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Gorakhpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ghaziabad. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18hrs.
IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Gorakhpur. Buses run once daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Gorakhpur. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Gorakhpur (GOP) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Gorakhpur. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rishikesh to Gorakhpur typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and and arrive into Gorakhpur (GOP).
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 Rishikesh and Gorakhpur. The distance is around 746km (463 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Gorakhpur is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹8,995 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 55m | ₹8,995($115) | on demand | 901km (560 miles) |
Train | 15h 15m | ₹1,115($14) | 3 times a week | 789km (490 miles) |
Bus | 18hrs | ₹875($11) | once daily | 999km (621 miles) |
Drive | 11h 15m | ₹7,005($88) | on demand | 746km (463 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
IntrCity SmartBus
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Gorakhpur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.