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Motihari to Gorakhpur

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

200 kmDistance
4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2300
Sedan₹2700
SUV₹3550
Innova / MUV₹4000
Tempo Traveller₹4700
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹220
AC Seater₹360
Non-AC Sleeper₹320
AC Sleeper₹460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹610
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹230
Third AC₹310
Second AC₹430
First AC₹590
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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: Motihari to Gorakhpur

200 km · ~4h 20m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Motihari

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Kushinagar

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 50 km · 1h 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: Motihari to Gorakhpur

200 km · ~4h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Motihari

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

  2. Motihari → Gorakhpur

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~200 km

    ~4h 27m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹610

  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: Motihari to Gorakhpur

Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur.

Direct trains

Awadh Express#19040 · Express
07:48 AMBapudham Motihari
5h 12m29 stops
01:00 PMGorakhpur Jn
GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp#15653 · Express
09:05 AMBapudham Motihari
4h 40m36 stops
01:45 PMGorakhpur Jn
Sapt Kranti SF Express#12557 · Superfast
10:38 AMBapudham Motihari
4h 7m28 stops
02:45 PMGorakhpur Jn
Rapti Ganga Express#15001 · Express
03:29 PMBapudham Motihari
5h 16m29 stops
08:45 PMGorakhpur Jn
Bapudham Express#12537 · Superfast
09:40 PMBapudham Motihari
3h 45m29 stops
01:25 AM+1dGorakhpur Jn

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

Motihari to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Motihari to Gorakhpur is about 200 km by road, roughly 4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bettiah.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 200 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,300 · Sedan ₹2,700 · SUV ₹3,550 · Innova / MUV ₹4,000 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,700
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹610
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹430 · First AC ₹590

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

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