Uttar Pradesh · 164 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp #12502 · SKr |
1A,2A,3A,SL | |||
| New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express #12306 · Raj |
01:55 | 06:28 | 4h 33m | 1A,2A,3A |
| AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath #22406 · GR |
02:40 | 07:45 | 5h 05m | 3A,CC |
| Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express #12570 · GR |
02:40 | 07:27 | 4h 47m | 3A |
| NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp #12424 · Raj |
23:00 | 04:01 | 5h 01m | 1A,2A,3A |
| New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express #22424 · Raj |
23:00 | 04:01 | 5h 01m | 1A,2A,3A |
| MUMBAI LTT - KAMAKHYA AC Exp #12519 · SF |
2A,3A,SL | |||
| Chauri Chaura Express #15003 · Exp |
00:40 | 06:50 | 6h 10m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Bikaner Guwahati Express #25631 · Exp |
01:05 | 06:00 | 4h 55m | 3A,SL |
| BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp #15631 · Exp |
01:05 | 06:00 | 4h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| AKAL TAKHT Express #12318 · SF |
01:15 | 07:36 | 6h 21m | 2A,3A,SL |
| NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp #12326 · SF |
01:15 | 07:53 | 6h 38m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Udyan Abha Toofan Express #13008 · Exp |
01:25 | 08:49 | 7h 24m | 3A,SL |
| Ananya Express #12316 · SF |
03:00 | 07:54 | 4h 54m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Vikramshila Express #12368 · SF |
03:28 | 08:28 | 5h 00m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Poorva Express #12304 · SF |
04:55 | 09:18 | 4h 23m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Manduadih Gorakhpur InterCity #15104 · Exp |
05:45 | 11:10 | 5h 25m | 3A |
| OKHA - GUWAHATI EXP #15635 · Exp |
05:45 | 12:30 | 6h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GANDHIDHAM - KAMAKHYA Exp #15667 · Exp |
05:45 | 13:09 | 7h 24m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp #12578 · SF |
06:30 | 11:18 | 4h 48m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express #11106 · Exp |
07:20 | 12:09 | 4h 49m | 3A,SL |
| Bapudham Express #12538 · SF |
07:55 | 11:35 | 3h 40m | 3A,SL |
| New Delhi-New Farakka Express #14004 · Exp |
08:15 | 15:43 | 7h 28m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Varanasi- Sealdah Express #13134 · Exp |
08:40 | 19:05 | 10h 25m | SL |
| MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp #15647 · Exp |
09:15 | 15:01 | 5h 46m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp #15645 · Exp |
09:15 | 15:01 | 5h 46m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI LTT - BHAGALPUR SF Exp #12336 · SF |
09:15 | 15:01 | 5h 46m | 2A,3A,SL |
| SURAT - BHAGALPUR Tapti Ganga Exp #19047 · Exp |
09:50 | 15:16 | 5h 26m | 3A,SL |
| Kolkata Shalimar-Gorakhpur Bhojpuri Express #15021 · Exp |
10:45 | 16:20 | 5h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Varanasi Gorakhpur Passenger #55120 · Pass |
11:10 | 18:55 | 7h 45m | |
| NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express #12350 · SF |
11:32 | 16:24 | 4h 52m | 3A,SL |
| OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp #14056 · Mail |
11:40 | 16:12 | 4h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Janata Express #13040 · Exp |
12:15 | 19:59 | 7h 44m | |
| MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp #12362 · SF |
12:35 | 18:22 | 5h 47m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI LTT - RAXAUL Karmabhoomi Exp #12546 · SF |
12:35 | 18:31 | 5h 56m | |
| MUMBAI LTT - GORAKHPUR Kashi Exp #15017 · Exp |
13:00 | 19:10 | 6h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kolhapur-Gorakhpur Express Slip #11039-Slip · Exp |
13:00 | 19:10 | 6h 10m | SL |
| Kumbh Express #12370 · SF |
13:25 | 19:22 | 5h 57m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Upasana Express #12328 · SF |
13:25 | 19:22 | 5h 57m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Lal Quila Express #13112 · Exp |
14:15 | 22:03 | 7h 48m | 3A,SL |
| Durg-Nautanwa (via Varanasi)Express #18201 · Exp |
14:45 | 19:30 | 4h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13414 · Exp |
15:25 | 22:58 | 7h 33m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13484 · Exp |
15:25 | 22:58 | 7h 33m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Amritsar Howrah Mail #13006 · Mail |
16:55 | 23:27 | 6h 32m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Krishak Express #15007 · Exp |
17:00 | 22:40 | 5h 40m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Vibhuti Express #12334 · SF |
18:10 | 00:01 | 5h 51m | 2A,3A,SL |
| DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp #12506 · SF |
18:30 | 00:31 | 6h 01m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Mumbai LTT - Kamakhya (Weekly) Special #05649 · Exp |
19:15 | 01:23 | 6h 08m | 3A,SL |
| Amritsar Howrah Express #13050 · Exp |
19:15 | 04:00 | 8h 45m | 3A,SL |
| PUNE - GORAKHPUR Exp #11037 · Exp |
20:00 | 01:15 | 5h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himgiri Express #12332 · SF |
21:15 | 03:11 | 5h 56m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sikkim Mahananda Express #14084 · Exp |
21:20 | 02:22 | 5h 02m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Manduadih-Gorakhpur Passenger #55150 · Pass |
23:15 | 07:15 | 8h 00m |
The straight-line distance from Varanasi to Gorakhpur 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 Varanasi and Gorakhpur 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 Varanasi to Gorakhpur route. The journey takes approximately 4 hrs 28 min covering ~201 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Varanasi to Gorakhpur 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:
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Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
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