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Mathura to Gorakhpur

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

741 kmDistance
14.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8250
Sedan₹9730
SUV₹12750
Innova / MUV₹14280
Tempo Traveller₹16600
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹820
AC Seater₹1330
Non-AC Sleeper₹1190
AC Sleeper₹1700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2120
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Train
Sleeper₹470
Economy₹770
Third AC₹1070
Second AC₹1510
First AC₹2100
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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: Mathura to Gorakhpur

741 km · ~16h 9m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mathura

    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. 71 km · 1h 25m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 371

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 521

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 671

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

  7. 71 km · 1h 25m 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: Mathura to Gorakhpur

741 km · ~16h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mathura

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

  2. Mathura → Gorakhpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~741 km

    ~16h 28m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,120

  3. 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: Mathura to Gorakhpur

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

Direct trains

JAIPUR - KAMAKHYA Kavi Guru Exp#19709 · Express
04:35 AMMathura Jn
16h 15m114 stops
08:50 PMGorakhpur Jn
Mathura Chhapra Express#15108 · Express
11:15 PMMathura Jn
14h 5m104 stops
01:20 PM+1dGorakhpur Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 13h 40m in total

Mathura Allahabad SF Express#12404 · Superfast
08:20 PMMathura Jn
5h 40m43 stops
02:00 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 15m wait

Gorakhdham Express#12556 · Superfast
03:15 AMKanpur Central
6h 45m52 stops
10:00 AMGorakhpur Jn

1 change · 15h 5m in total

Mathura Chhapra Express#15108 · Express
11:15 PMMathura Jn
11h 57m90 stops
11:12 AM+1dS Narayan Chpla

Change trains at S Narayan Chpla — about 1h 3m wait

YESVANTPUR - GORAKHPUR Exp#15016 · Express
12:15 PMS Narayan Chpla
2h 5m17 stops
02:20 PMGorakhpur Jn

1 change · 15h 55m in total

Mathura Chhapra Express#15108 · Express
11:15 PMMathura Jn
6h 40m49 stops
05:55 AM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 2h 25m wait

Rapti Sagar Expres#12512 · Superfast
08:20 AMKanpur Central
6h 50m56 stops
03:10 PMGorakhpur 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

Mathura to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mathura to Gorakhpur is about 741 km by road, roughly 14.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 741 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,250 · Sedan ₹9,730 · SUV ₹12,750 · Innova / MUV ₹14,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,600
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹820 · AC Seater ₹1,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,190 · AC Sleeper ₹1,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,120
  • Train: Sleeper ₹470 · Economy ₹770 · Third AC ₹1,070 · Second AC ₹1,510 · First AC ₹2,100

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

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