Dhanbad to Gorakhpur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Dhanbad to Gorakhpur
586 km · ~12h 23m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 293Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 443Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GorakhpurGorakhpur, 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: Dhanbad to Gorakhpur
586 km · ~13h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dhanbad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanbad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhanbad → Gorakhpur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~586 km
~13h 1m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690
- 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: Dhanbad to Gorakhpur
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 13h 39m in total
Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 1h 24m wait
1 change · 14h 44m in total
Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 2h 40m wait
1 change · 15h 32m in total
Change trains at Samastipur Jn — about 1h 30m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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
Dhanbad to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Gorakhpur is about 586 km by road, roughly 11.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 586 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,550 · Sedan ₹7,720 · SUV ₹10,110 · Innova / MUV ₹11,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,190
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹640 · AC Seater ₹1,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹940 · AC Sleeper ₹1,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,690
- Train: Sleeper ₹380 · Economy ₹620 · Third AC ₹850 · Second AC ₹1,200 · First AC ₹1,670
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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