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Karur to Gorakhpur

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

2395 kmDistance
47.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26450
Sedan₹31240
SUV₹40870
Innova / MUV₹45710
Tempo Traveller₹52990
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2630
AC Seater₹4310
Non-AC Sleeper₹3830
AC Sleeper₹5510
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6760
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Train
Sleeper₹1470
Economy₹2430
Third AC₹3380
Second AC₹4820
First AC₹6740
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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: Karur to Gorakhpur

2395 km · ~51h 54m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karur

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 399

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 549

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 699

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

  7. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 798

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 948

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1098

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

  10. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1198

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1348

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1498

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

  13. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1597

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1747

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1897

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

  16. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1996

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2146

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2296

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

  19. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gorakhpur

    Gorakhpur, 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: Karur to Gorakhpur

2395 km · ~53h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Karur

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

  2. Karur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~798 km

    ~17h 44m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 798)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gorakhpur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~798 km

    ~17h 44m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1597)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gorakhpur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Gorakhpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~798 km

    ~17h 44m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280

  7. 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: Karur to Gorakhpur

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 48h 45m in total

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp#16340 · Express
02:25 PMKarur
1h 20m9 stops
03:45 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 25m wait

Rapti Sagar Expres#12512 · Superfast
05:10 PMErode Jn
46h374 stops
03:10 PM+2dGorakhpur Jn

1 change · 49h 8m in total

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp#16340 · Express
02:25 PMKarur
1h 20m9 stops
03:45 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 25m wait

Raptisagar Express#12522 · Superfast
05:10 PMErode Jn
46h 23m375 stops
03:33 PM+2dGorakhpur Cant

1 change · 57h 20m in total

Chennai Egmore-Mangalore Express#16107 · Express
05:50 AMMahadanapuram
5h 48m28 stops
11:38 AMPodanur Jn

Change trains at Podanur Jn — about 3h 32m wait

Rapti Sagar Expres#12512 · Superfast
03:10 PMPodanur Jn
48h390 stops
03:10 PM+2dGorakhpur Jn

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

Karur to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karur to Gorakhpur is about 2395 km by road, roughly 47.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2395 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,450 · Sedan ₹31,240 · SUV ₹40,870 · Innova / MUV ₹45,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,990
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,630 · AC Seater ₹4,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,830 · AC Sleeper ₹5,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,760
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,470 · Economy ₹2,430 · Third AC ₹3,380 · Second AC ₹4,820 · First AC ₹6,740

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

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