How to travel from Shimla to Gorakhpur, India

The distance between Shimla and Gorakhpur is around 988km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shimla to Gorakhpur by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Gorakhpur (GOP).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹20,455($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi and then to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,625($33)
Operated by

IntrCity SmartBus

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Chandigarh then take the train to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,660($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gorakhpur.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Distance1,164km (723 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Gorakhpur

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Gorakhpur by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹20,455 ($255).

The distance between Shimla and Gorakhpur is around 988km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Shimla and Gorakhpur by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Gorakhpur is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx ₹20,455 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Gorakhpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shimla and Gorakhpur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Gorakhpur (GOP). instead which will take 6h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shimla and Gorakhpur. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shimla to Gorakhpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.

IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Shimla and Gorakhpur. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Gorakhpur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Gorakhpur (GOP). instead which will take 6h 50m.

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 Shimla and Gorakhpur. The distance is around 1,164km (723 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Gorakhpur is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ₹20,455 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Gorakhpur

Transport options from Shimla to Gorakhpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
6h 50m
₹20,455($255)
on demand2,803km (1,742 miles)
Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), Fly6h 55m
₹16,075($200)
on demand1,133km (704 miles)
Bus
21h 40m
₹2,625($33)
once daily1,140km (708 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
19hrs
₹3,660($46)
twice a week988km (614 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 1h
₹1,035($13)
3 times a week1,074km (667 miles)
Drive
14h 50m
₹10,985($140)
on demand1,164km (723 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