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Ambala to Gorakhpur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambala, Haryana to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

987 kmDistance
19.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10960
Sedan₹12930
SUV₹16930
Innova / MUV₹18950
Tempo Traveller₹22010
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1090
AC Seater₹1780
Non-AC Sleeper₹1580
AC Sleeper₹2270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2810
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Train
Sleeper₹620
Economy₹1020
Third AC₹1410
Second AC₹2000
First AC₹2790
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Ambala to Gorakhpur

987 km · ~20h 44m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ambala

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 179 km · 3h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 329

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 479

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 179 km · 3h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 658

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 808

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 179 km · 3h 35m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gorakhpur

    Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Ambala to Gorakhpur

987 km · ~21h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ambala

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ambala → Gorakhpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~987 km

    ~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810

  3. Arrive in Gorakhpur

    Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ambala to Gorakhpur

Nearest railway stations: Ambala City for Ambala, Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur.

Direct trains

JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Lohit Exp#15652 · Express
05:07 AMAmbala City
15h 43m141 stops
08:50 PMGorakhpur Jn
Amarnath Express#12588 · Superfast
05:07 AMAmbala City
15h 43m129 stops
08:50 PMGorakhpur Jn
JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Amarnath Exp#15654 · Express
05:07 AMAmbala City
15h 43m142 stops
08:50 PMGorakhpur Jn
AMRITSAR - NEW JALPAIGURI Karmabhoomi Exp#12408 · Superfast
01:38 PMAmbala City
15h 7m138 stops
04:45 AM+1dGorakhpur Jn
AMRITSAR - SAHARSA Jan Sadharan Exp#14604 · Express
05:02 PMAmbala City
14h 52m139 stops
07:54 AM+1dDomingarh

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Ambala to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ambala to Gorakhpur is about 987 km by road, roughly 19.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 987 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,960 · Sedan ₹12,930 · SUV ₹16,930 · Innova / MUV ₹18,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,010
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,090 · AC Seater ₹1,780 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,580 · AC Sleeper ₹2,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹620 · Economy ₹1,020 · Third AC ₹1,410 · Second AC ₹2,000 · First AC ₹2,790

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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