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Pathankot to Gorakhpur

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

1256 kmDistance
25.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13920
Sedan₹16430
SUV₹21500
Innova / MUV₹24060
Tempo Traveller₹27930
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1380
AC Seater₹2260
Non-AC Sleeper₹2010
AC Sleeper₹2890
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3570
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Train
Sleeper₹780
Economy₹1290
Third AC₹1790
Second AC₹2540
First AC₹3550
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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: Pathankot to Gorakhpur

1256 km · ~27h 7m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathankot

    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. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 419

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 569

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 719

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

  7. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 837

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 987

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1137

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

  10. 119 km · 2h 22m 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: Pathankot to Gorakhpur

1256 km · ~27h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pathankot

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

  2. Pathankot → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~628 km

    ~13h 57m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 628)

    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 → Gorakhpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~628 km

    ~13h 57m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810

  5. 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: Pathankot to Gorakhpur

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur.

Direct trains

JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Lohit Exp#15652 · Express
12:30 AMChakki Bank
20h 20m190 stops
08:50 PMGorakhpur Jn
Amarnath Express#12588 · Superfast
12:30 AMChakki Bank
20h 20m167 stops
08:50 PMGorakhpur Jn
Jammu-Barauni Amarnath Express#15098 · Express
12:30 AMChakki Bank
20h 20m167 stops
08:50 PMGorakhpur Jn
JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Amarnath Exp#15654 · Express
12:30 AMChakki Bank
20h 20m191 stops
08:50 PMGorakhpur Jn
JAMMU TAWI - BARAUNI Maur Dhwaj Express#12492 · Superfast
09:50 PMChakki Bank
20h 15m188 stops
06:05 PM+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

Pathankot to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Gorakhpur is about 1256 km by road, roughly 25.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1256 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,920 · Sedan ₹16,430 · SUV ₹21,500 · Innova / MUV ₹24,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,930
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,380 · AC Seater ₹2,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,010 · AC Sleeper ₹2,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,290 · Third AC ₹1,790 · Second AC ₹2,540 · First AC ₹3,550

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

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