Kochi to Gorakhpur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Kochi to Gorakhpur
2619 km · ~56h 23m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 437Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 587Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 737Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 873Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1023Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1173Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1310Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1460Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1610Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1746Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1896Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2046Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2183Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2333Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2483Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GorakhpurGorakhpur, 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: Kochi to Gorakhpur
2619 km · ~58h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kochi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kochi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km
~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 873)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km
~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1746)
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.
- change point 2 → Gorakhpur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km
~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- 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: Kochi to Gorakhpur
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 52h 28m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 53h 14m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 43m wait
1 change · 53h 50m in total
Change trains at Chovvara — about 1h 1m wait
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
Kochi to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kochi to Gorakhpur is about 2619 km by road, roughly 52.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2619 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,910 · Sedan ₹34,150 · SUV ₹44,670 · Innova / MUV ₹49,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,920
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,880 · AC Seater ₹4,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,190 · AC Sleeper ₹6,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,380
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,650 · Third AC ₹3,700 · Second AC ₹5,270 · First AC ₹7,360
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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