Uttar Pradesh · 164 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUWAHATI - NEW DELHI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp #12501 · SKr |
1A,2A,3A,SL | |||
| Bhagalpur - Delhi AnandVihar T. Garib Rath Express #22405 · GR |
17:05 | 22:42 | 5h 37m | 3A,CC |
| Jaynagar-Delhi AnandViharT Garib Rath #12569 · GR |
17:22 | 22:42 | 5h 20m | 3A |
| Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #22423 · Raj |
19:47 | 01:00 | 5h 13m | 1A,2A,3A |
| DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp #12423 · Raj |
19:47 | 01:00 | 5h 13m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #12305 · Raj |
19:52 | 00:50 | 4h 58m | 1A,2A,3A |
| KAMAKHYA - MUMBAI LTT AC Exp #12520 · SF |
2A,3A,SL | |||
| Howrah-Amritsar Express #13049 · Exp |
00:06 | 07:20 | 7h 14m | 3A,SL |
| GUWAHATI - DELHI ANAND VIHAR North East Exp #12505 · SF |
00:51 | 07:05 | 6h 14m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bapudham Express #12537 · SF |
01:50 | 05:38 | 3h 48m | 3A,SL |
| KAMAKHYA - GANDHIDHAM Exp #15668 · Exp |
02:05 | 09:05 | 7h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah-Amritsar Mail #13005 · Mail |
02:18 | 08:10 | 5h 52m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| GUWAHATI - OKHA DWARKA EXP #15636 · Exp |
02:28 | 08:55 | 6h 27m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Guwahati Barmer Express Slip #15632-Slip · Exp |
02:28 | 08:55 | 6h 27m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GUWAHATI - BARMER Exp #15632 · Exp |
02:28 | 08:55 | 6h 27m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Vibhuti Express #12333 · SF |
02:47 | 08:40 | 5h 53m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13413 · Exp |
03:04 | 10:05 | 7h 01m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13483 · Exp |
03:04 | 10:05 | 7h 01m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Lal Quila Express #13111 · Exp |
04:40 | 12:10 | 7h 30m | 3A,SL |
| Gorakhpur -Kolhapur Slip #15018-Slip · Exp |
05:30 | 11:05 | 5h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GORAKHPUR - MUMBAI LTT Kashi Exp #15018 · Exp |
05:30 | 11:05 | 5h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Krishak Express #15008 · Exp |
06:35 | 12:45 | 6h 10m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Himgiri Express #12331 · SF |
07:54 | 13:45 | 5h 51m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp #15646 · Exp |
10:45 | 17:40 | 6h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kamakhya - Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special #05650 · Exp |
10:45 | 18:00 | 7h 15m | 3A,SL |
| Sealdah-Varanasi Express #13133 · Exp |
11:17 | 20:40 | 9h 23m | SL |
| DIBRUGARH - OLD DELHI Brahmaputra Exp #14055 · Mail |
11:20 | 16:40 | 5h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| BHAGALPUR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp #12335 · SF |
11:57 | 17:40 | 5h 43m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp #15648 · Exp |
11:57 | 17:40 | 5h 43m | 2A,3A,SL |
| BHAGALPUR - SURAT Tapti Ganga Exp #19048 · Exp |
12:33 | 17:55 | 5h 22m | 3A,SL |
| Nautanwa-Durg Nautanwa Express #18202 · Exp |
13:40 | 18:30 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bhojpuri Express #15022 · Exp |
13:40 | 18:20 | 4h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KOLKATA SEALDAH - AMRITSAR Akal Takht Exp #12317 · SF |
14:29 | 19:30 | 5h 01m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gorakhpur Varanasi Passenger #55119 · Pass |
14:30 | 23:40 | 9h 10m | |
| KOLKATA CHITPUR - NANGAL DAM Gurumukhi Exp #12325 · SF |
14:32 | 19:30 | 4h 58m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Poorva Express #12303 · SF |
14:35 | 19:40 | 5h 05m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Vikramshila Express #12367 · SF |
14:58 | 20:19 | 5h 21m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| GORAKHPUR - PUNE Exp #11038 · Exp |
15:30 | 20:55 | 5h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gorakhpur Manduadih Intercity Express #15103 · Exp |
16:00 | 21:25 | 5h 25m | 3A |
| Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express #11105 · Exp |
16:08 | 23:02 | 6h 54m | 3A,SL |
| New Farakka-New Delhi Express #14003 · Exp |
16:08 | 23:05 | 6h 57m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Udyan Abha Toofan Express #13007 · Exp |
18:44 | 02:25 | 7h 41m | 3A,SL |
| DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp #12577 · SF |
18:55 | 23:35 | 4h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kumbh Express #12369 · SF |
19:28 | 00:30 | 5h 02m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Upasana Express #12327 · SF |
19:28 | 00:30 | 5h 02m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ananya Express #12315 · SF |
20:25 | 01:50 | 5h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bhagalpur-NewDelhi Weekly SF Express #12349 · SF |
20:43 | 01:48 | 5h 05m | 3A,SL |
| Sikkim Mahananda Express #14083 · Exp |
21:53 | 03:45 | 5h 52m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chauri Chaura Express #15004 · Exp |
22:30 | 04:40 | 6h 10m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Karmabhoomi Exp #12545 · SF |
23:08 | 05:15 | 6h 07m | |
| Gorakhpur Manduadih Passenger #55149 · Pass |
23:15 | 06:15 | 7h 00m | SL,FC |
| ASANSOL - MUMBAI CST SF Exp #12361 · SF |
23:34 | 05:15 | 5h 41m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Gorakhpur to Varanasi is approximately 164 km (102 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 201 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks.
Indian Railways connects Gorakhpur and Varanasi with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 39 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Gorakhpur to Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 4 hrs 28 min covering ~201 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Gorakhpur to Varanasi covers approximately 201 km and takes around 2 hrs 29 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India
