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Gorakhpur to Asansol

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh to Asansol, West Bengal.

650 kmDistance
13 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7250
Sedan₹8550
SUV₹11200
Innova / MUV₹12550
Tempo Traveller₹14600
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹720
AC Seater₹1170
Non-AC Sleeper₹1040
AC Sleeper₹1490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1870
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Train
Sleeper₹420
Economy₹680
Third AC₹940
Second AC₹1330
First AC₹1850
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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: Gorakhpur to Asansol

650 km · ~13h 40m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gorakhpur

    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. 175 km · 3h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 325

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 475

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

  5. 175 km · 3h 30m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, West Bengal

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: Gorakhpur to Asansol

650 km · ~14h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Gorakhpur

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

  2. Gorakhpur → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~650 km

    ~14h 27m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,870

  3. Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, West Bengal

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

By Train: Gorakhpur to Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

Direct trains

Maurya Express#15028 · Express
07:25 AMGorakhpur Jn
17h 20m93 stops
12:45 AM+1dSitarampur
Poorvanchal Express#15050 · Express
08:00 AMGorakhpur Jn
16h 15m96 stops
12:15 AM+1dAsansol Jn
Gorakhpur Kolkata Express#15052 · Express
10:10 AMGorakhpur Jn
14h 5m91 stops
12:15 AM+1dAsansol Jn
Purvanchal Express#15048 · Express
11:30 AMGorakhpur Jn
12h 45m94 stops
12:15 AM+1dAsansol Jn
Gorakhpur-Asansol Express#13508 · Express
08:55 PMGorakhpur Jn
14h 20m92 stops
11:15 AM+1dAsansol Jn

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

Gorakhpur to Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gorakhpur to Asansol is about 650 km by road, roughly 13 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 650 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,250 · Sedan ₹8,550 · SUV ₹11,200 · Innova / MUV ₹12,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,600
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹720 · AC Seater ₹1,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,040 · AC Sleeper ₹1,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹680 · Third AC ₹940 · Second AC ₹1,330 · First AC ₹1,850

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

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