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Gorakhpur to Ballia

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

177 kmDistance
3.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹6,137
Ertiga₹7,809
Innova₹8,144
Innova Crysta₹10,042
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,831

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹190
AC Seater₹320
Non-AC Sleeper₹280
AC Sleeper₹410
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹550
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Train
Sleeper₹140
Economy₹210
Third AC₹280
Second AC₹380
First AC₹530
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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 Ballia

177 km · ~3h 32m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gorakhpur

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 177 km · 3h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ballia

    Ballia, 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: Gorakhpur to Ballia

177 km · ~3h 56m · 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 → Ballia

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~177 km

    ~3h 56m|Tentative fare ₹190–₹550

  3. Arrive in Ballia

    Ballia, 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: Gorakhpur to Ballia

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

Direct trains

Poorvanchal Express#15050 · Express
08:00 AMGorakhpur Jn
5h 15m27 stops
01:15 PMBallia

Other options with a change

1 change · 5h 50m in total

GORAKHPUR - PUNE Exp#11038 · Express
03:30 PMGorakhpur Jn
2h 30m19 stops
06:00 PMIndara Jn

Change trains at Indara Jn — about 1h 32m wait

Shahganj Ballia Passenger#55140 · Passenger
07:32 PMIndara Jn
1h 48m8 stops
09:20 PMBallia

1 change · 7h 18m in total

GORAKHPUR - MUMBAI LTT Exp#11056 · Express
06:25 AMGorakhpur Jn
1h 41m13 stops
08:06 AMLar Road

Change trains at Lar Road — about 1h 54m wait

Poorvanchal Express#15050 · Express
10:00 AMLar Road
3h 43m17 stops
01:43 PMReoti

1 change · 7h 38m in total

Poorvanchal Express#15050 · Express
08:00 AMGorakhpur Jn
4h 7m21 stops
12:07 PMRatanpura

Change trains at Ratanpura — about 2h 6m wait

Saryu Yamuna Express#14650 · Express
02:13 PMRatanpura
1h 25m10 stops
03:38 PMReoti

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.

Gorakhpur to Ballia: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gorakhpur to Ballia is about 177 km by road, roughly 3.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 177 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,137 · Ertiga ₹7,809 · Innova ₹8,144 · Innova Crysta ₹10,042 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,831
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹190 · AC Seater ₹320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹280 · AC Sleeper ₹410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹550
  • Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹210 · Third AC ₹280 · Second AC ₹380 · First AC ₹530

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

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Things to Do in Ballia

Dadri Mela (fair)

Dadri Mela is the second largest cattle fair of India. The fair starts on the full moon of the month of Kartik (October–November) with a holy dip in the Ganges River.

Visit Dadri Mela Ground

The Ganga floodplain site of Ballia’s large annual cattle-and-crafts fair, held each November-December.

Visit Suriya Temple

A locally significant temple dedicated to the sun god.

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Suggested Ballia Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Ballia

  • Travel from Gorakhpur to Ballia (about 3.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Bhrigu Temple

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dadri Mela Ground
  • Head back to Gorakhpur
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