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Patna to Gorakhpur Distance & How to Reach

Bihar to Uttar Pradesh · 218 km · Compare flights, trains, buses & driving

Patna to Gorakhpur distance: 218 km (aerial), approximately 262 km by road. By flight: ~1 hrs 2 min. By train: ~4 hrs 46 min. By road: ~3 hrs 20 min.
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Patna
Bihar
Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh
218 km
aerial distance (straight line)
135 miles · Road distance: ~262 km (via road)
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262 km
Road distance
3 hrs 20 min
Drive time
218 km
Aerial distance
Route data via OpenStreetMap
How to get from Patna to Gorakhpur
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By Flight
1 hrs 2 min
PAT → GOP
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By Train
4 hrs 46 min
262 km · Multiple daily trains
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By Bus
5 hrs 49 min
262 km · AC/Non-AC available
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By Car
3 hrs 20 min
262 km via highway
🚆 Patna to Gorakhpur Trains (64)
Train Dep Arr Duration Classes
NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp
#12502 · SKr
 1A,2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp
#12424 · Raj
 01:53 04:01 2h 08m 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express
#22424 · Raj
 01:53 04:01 2h 08m 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
#12306 · Raj
 04:43 06:28 1h 45m 1A,2A,3A
AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath
#22406 · GR
 05:25 07:45 2h 20m 3A,CC
Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express
#12570 · GR
 05:25 07:27 2h 02m 3A
Patna-Howrah Jan Shatabdi
#12024 · JShtb
 05:45 06:52 1h 07m CC
KOLKATA CHITPUR - PATNA Garib Rath Exp
#12360 · GR
 20:10 21:54 1h 44m 3A
MUMBAI LTT - KAMAKHYA AC Exp
#12519 · SF
 2A,3A,SL
Himgiri Express
#12332 · SF
 00:53 03:11 2h 18m 2A,3A,SL
Amritsar Howrah Express
#13050 · Exp
 01:35 04:00 2h 25m 3A,SL
Bikaner Guwahati Express
#25631 · Exp
 04:22 06:00 1h 38m 3A,SL
BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp
#15631 · Exp
 04:23 06:00 1h 37m 2A,3A,SL
Danapur-Sahibganj InterCity
#13236 · Exp
 05:05 07:20 2h 15m CC
Ananya Express
#12316 · SF
 05:58 07:54 1h 56m 2A,3A,SL
AKAL TAKHT Express
#12318 · SF
 05:58 07:36 1h 38m 2A,3A,SL
NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp
#12326 · SF
 05:58 07:53 1h 55m 2A,3A,SL
Danapur-Tatanagar Express
#18184 · Exp
 06:00 08:18 2h 18m CC
Udyan Abha Toofan Express
#13008 · Exp
 06:10 08:49 2h 39m 3A,SL
InterCity Link Express
#23226 · Exp
 06:45 09:05 2h 20m CC
Vikramshila Express
#12368 · SF
 06:45 08:28 1h 43m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Danapur-Jaynagar Intercity
#13226 · Exp
 06:45 09:05 2h 20m CC
Poorva Express
#12304 · SF
 07:23 09:18 1h 55m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Patna Dhanbad Express
#13332 · Exp
 08:40 10:40 2h 00m 2A,3A,SL
Baidyanathdham Express
#18450 · Exp
 08:55 10:10 1h 15m 2A,3A,SL
MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp
#12578 · SF
 09:14 11:18 2h 04m 2A,3A,SL
GANDHIDHAM - KAMAKHYA Exp
#15667 · Exp
 10:26 13:09 2h 43m 2A,3A,SL
Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express
#11106 · Exp
 10:27 12:09 1h 42m 3A,SL
OKHA - GUWAHATI EXP
#15635 · Exp
 10:32 12:30 1h 58m 2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp
#15647 · Exp
 11:54 15:01 3h 07m 2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp
#15645 · Exp
 11:54 15:01 3h 07m 2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - BHAGALPUR SF Exp
#12336 · SF
 11:54 15:01 3h 07m 2A,3A,SL
SURAT - BHAGALPUR Tapti Ganga Exp
#19047 · Exp
 12:26 15:16 2h 50m 3A,SL
New Delhi-New Farakka Express
#14004 · Exp
 13:00 15:43 2h 43m 2A,3A,SL
Patna - Ernakulam Express
#16310 · Exp
 14:00 15:29 1h 29m 2A,3A,SL
InterCity Express
#15714 · Exp
 14:15 15:42 1h 27m CC
OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp
#14056 · Mail
 14:33 16:12 1h 39m 2A,3A,SL
NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express
#12350 · SF
 14:53 16:24 1h 31m 3A,SL
Varanasi- Sealdah Express
#13134 · Exp
 15:00 19:05 4h 05m SL
Patliputra Express
#18621 · Exp
 15:25 17:12 1h 47m 2A,3A,SL
Kamla Ganga Fast Passenger
#53228 · Pass
 15:45 18:25 2h 40m
MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp
#12362 · SF
 15:52 18:22 2h 30m 2A,3A,SL
InterCity Express
#13402 · Exp
 16:15 18:35 2h 20m CC
Janata Express
#13040 · Exp
 16:32 19:59 3h 27m
MUMBAI LTT - RAXAUL Karmabhoomi Exp
#12546 · SF
 16:34 18:31 1h 57m
Kosi Express
#15282 · Exp
 16:55 18:47 1h 52m CC
Upasana Express
#12328 · SF
 17:41 19:22 1h 41m 2A,3A,SL
Kumbh Express
#12370 · SF
 17:42 19:22 1h 40m 2A,3A,SL
Danapur Giridih Express
#83112 · Exp
 19:00 22:03 3h 03m SL
Lal Quila Express
#13112 · Exp
 19:00 22:03 3h 03m 3A,SL
Farakka Express
#13414 · Exp
 20:15 22:58 2h 43m 2A,3A,SL
Farakka Express
#13484 · Exp
 20:15 22:58 2h 43m 2A,3A,SL
RAJENDRA NAGAR BIHAR - DURG South Bihar Exp
#13288 · Exp
 20:29 22:15 1h 46m 2A,3A,SL
Danapur- Howrah Express
#12352 · SF
 20:35 22:46 2h 11m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Amritsar Howrah Mail
#13006 · Mail
 20:56 23:27 2h 31m 1A,2A,3A,SL
DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp
#12506 · SF
 21:41 00:31 2h 50m 2A,3A,SL
Patna-Malda Express
#13416 · Exp
 21:45 23:50 2h 05m 2A,3A,SL
Vibhuti Express
#12334 · SF
 21:52 00:01 2h 09m 2A,3A,SL
Capital Express
#13246 · Exp
 22:15 00:24 2h 09m 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT - Kamakhya (Weekly) Special
#05649 · Exp
 22:25 01:23 2h 58m 3A,SL
RAJENDRA NAGAR - GUWAHATI Capital Exp
#13248 · Exp
 22:54 00:24 1h 30m 2A,3A,SL
Rajendra Nagar-Tatanagar Special
#03283 · Exp
 23:15 00:33 1h 18m 2A,3A,SL
Patna Banka Express
#13242 · Exp
 23:25 00:37 1h 12m 3A,SL
Sikkim Mahananda Express
#14084 · Exp
 23:45 02:22 2h 37m 2A,3A,SL
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Quick facts
Aerial distance
218 km (135 mi)
Road distance
~262 km
Recommended
Flight (1 hrs 2 min)
Most affordable
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📍 Patna to Gorakhpur distance overview

The straight-line distance from Patna to Gorakhpur is approximately 218 km (135 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 262 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Bihar to Uttar Pradesh.

218 kmAerial distance
~262 kmBy road
1 hrs 2 minFlight
✈️ By flight — Patna to Gorakhpur
Fastest option PAT → GOP 1 hrs 2 min

Flying is the fastest way to cover the 218 km distance. Flights from PAT to GOP take approximately 1 hrs 2 min including boarding and taxiing. Multiple airlines operate on this route, and fares vary depending on the season, time of booking, and class of travel.

For the best prices, book 2-3 weeks in advance and opt for mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) which are typically cheaper than weekend flights.

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🚆 By train — Patna to Gorakhpur
4 hrs 46 min ~262 km Multiple daily trains

Indian Railways connects Patna and Gorakhpur with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 4 hrs 46 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.

AC 2-Tier (2A)Curtained berths, comfortable
AC 3-Tier (3A)Popular, good value
Sleeper Class (SL)Budget, non-AC

Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.

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🚌 By bus — Patna to Gorakhpur
5 hrs 49 min ~262 km Most affordable

Bus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Patna to Gorakhpur route. The journey takes approximately 5 hrs 49 min covering ~262 km. Both government and private operators service this route.

Volvo ACPremium comfort, reclining seats
AC SleeperFull-length beds, ideal for overnight
AC SeaterAir-conditioned, mid-range
Non-ACBudget-friendly, frequent service
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🚗 By car — Patna to Gorakhpur
3 hrs 20 min ~262 km

A road trip from Patna to Gorakhpur covers approximately 262 km and takes around 3 hrs 20 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.

💡 Travel tips for Patna to Gorakhpur
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Book early
Book flights and trains 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season (Oct-Mar) for better prices and availability.
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Check weather
Avoid monsoon (Jun-Sep) for road trips. Road conditions can deteriorate and flights may face delays.
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Carry valid ID
Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID is required for train travel and recommended for bus journeys.
Where to stay in Gorakhpur
Budget to luxury hotels. Compare prices on FareEagle.
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🔗 Useful travel resources

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

Frequently asked questions
What is the distance from Patna to Gorakhpur? ▼
The aerial (straight-line) distance from Patna to Gorakhpur is approximately 218 km (135 miles). The road distance is approximately 262 km, which takes about 3 hrs 20 min by car.
What is the best way to travel from Patna to Gorakhpur? ▼
The fastest way is by flight, taking approximately 1 hrs 2 min from PAT to GOP. You can search and compare flight prices on FareEagle. Trains take about 4 hrs 46 min and are more affordable.
How much does a flight from Patna to Gorakhpur cost? ▼
Flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Search on FareEagle to compare prices across all airlines. Booking 2-3 weeks in advance typically gives the best prices.
Are there buses from Patna to Gorakhpur? ▼
Yes, multiple bus operators run services on the Patna to Gorakhpur route. The journey takes approximately 5 hrs 49 min. You can search and book bus tickets on FareEagle with AC Sleeper, AC Seater, and Non-AC options.
How long does the train take from Patna to Gorakhpur? ▼
The train from Patna to Gorakhpur takes approximately 4 hrs 46 min. Express trains are faster while passenger trains make more stops. Check train schedules and availability on IRCTC.
Can I book Patna to Gorakhpur travel on FareEagle? ▼
Yes! FareEagle lets you compare and book flights, bus tickets, and hotels for the Patna to Gorakhpur route. Compare prices across operators, get instant confirmation, and enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
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