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Howrah to Gorakhpur

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

880 kmDistance

17.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹9780

Sedan₹11540

SUV₹15110

Innova / MUV₹16920

Tempo Traveller₹19660

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹970

AC Seater₹1580

Non-AC Sleeper₹1410

AC Sleeper₹2020

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2510

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Train

Sleeper₹560

Economy₹910

Third AC₹1260

Second AC₹1790

First AC₹2490

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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.

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By Car: Howrah to Gorakhpur

880 km · ~18h 56m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Howrah
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 440
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 590
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 740
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Hotels in Gorakhpur

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: Howrah to Gorakhpur

880 km · ~19h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Howrah
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Howrah → Gorakhpur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~880 km
~19h 33m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
Search buses Howrah to Gorakhpur
Arrive in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Hotels in Gorakhpur

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

By Train: Howrah to Gorakhpur

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

Direct trains

Purvanchal Express#15047 · Express

02:30 PMKolkata Chitpur

17h 25m141 stops

07:55 AM^+1dGorakhpur Jn

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Poorvanchal Express#15051 · Express

02:30 PMKolkata Chitpur

17h 40m138 stops

08:10 AM^+1dGorakhpur Jn

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Poorvanchal Express#15049 · Express

02:30 PMKolkata Chitpur

19h 10m144 stops

09:40 AM^+1dGorakhpur Jn

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Kolkata Shalimar-Gorakhpur Bhojpuri Express#15021 · Express

08:32 PMMaurigram

19h 48m148 stops

04:20 PM^+1dGorakhpur Jn

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Bagh Express#13019 · Express

09:45 PMHowrah Jn

19h 37m137 stops

05:22 PM^+1dGorakhpur Cant

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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.

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