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Gorakhpur to Basti

The distance from Gorakhpur to Basti is about 80 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated).

80 kmDistance
1.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹90
AC Seater₹140
Non-AC Sleeper₹130
AC Sleeper₹180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹270
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹110
Third AC₹140
Second AC₹190
First AC₹250
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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.

Overview

The distance from Gorakhpur to Basti is about 80 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated).

Route Map

By Car: Gorakhpur to Basti

80 km · ~1h 36m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gorakhpur

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

  2. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Basti

    Basti, 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 Basti

80 km · ~1h 47m · 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 → Basti

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~80 km

    ~1h 47m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹270

  3. Arrive in Basti

    Basti, 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 Basti

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

Direct trains

Chhapra-Mumbai Jansadharan Express#15101 · Express
12:40 AMGorakhpur Jn
1h 8m8 stops
01:48 AMBasti
DARBHANGA - AMRITSAR Jan Nayak Exp#15211 · Express
03:25 AMGorakhpur Jn
1h 5m10 stops
04:30 AMBasti
Gorakhpur Lucknow InterCity Express#12531 · Superfast
06:05 AMGorakhpur Jn
1h 8m8 stops
07:13 AMBasti
Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
06:45 AMGorakhpur Jn
1h8 stops
07:45 AMBasti
Gorakhpur-Secunderabad Express#12589 · Superfast
06:45 AMGorakhpur Jn
1h8 stops
07:45 AMBasti

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.

Hotels in Basti

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Things to Do in Basti

Visit Bhadeshwar Nath Temple

A Shiva shrine and Basti district’s main pilgrimage site, busiest during Shivratri.

Visit Kaptanganj

A town in Basti district.

Visit Harraiya

A tehsil town in Basti district.

Visit Sant Kabir Nagar

A neighbouring district named for the poet-saint Kabir.

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Suggested Basti Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Basti

  • Travel from Gorakhpur to Basti (about 1.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Bhadeshwar Nath Temple

Day 2Explore Basti

  • Visit Kaptanganj
  • Visit Harraiya

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Sant Kabir Nagar
  • Head back to Gorakhpur
Suggested from Basti's top sights.

Budget Estimate

road

80 km

1.5 hours

Approximately 80 km by road from Gorakhpur to Basti, roughly 1.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

80 km

The nearest railway station to Basti is Basti railway station, about 4 km from the town centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Basti from Gorakhpur?

About 80 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Basti?

Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 57 km away.

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