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Purulia to Gorakhpur

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

632 kmDistance
12.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7050
Sedan₹8320
SUV₹10890
Innova / MUV₹12210
Tempo Traveller₹14200
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹700
AC Seater₹1140
Non-AC Sleeper₹1010
AC Sleeper₹1450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1820
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Train
Sleeper₹410
Economy₹660
Third AC₹910
Second AC₹1290
First AC₹1800
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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: Purulia to Gorakhpur

632 km · ~13h 18m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purulia

    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. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 316

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 466

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

  5. 166 km · 3h 19m 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: Purulia to Gorakhpur

632 km · ~14h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Purulia

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

  2. Purulia → Gorakhpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~632 km

    ~14h 3m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,820

  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: Purulia to Gorakhpur

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

Direct trains

Kolkata Shalimar-Gorakhpur Bhojpuri Express#15021 · Express
01:48 AMPurulia Jn
14h 32m88 stops
04:20 PMGorakhpur Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 17h 28m in total

Jallianwalabagh Express#18103 · Express
10:52 PMUrma
2h 28m16 stops
01:20 AM+1dGomoh Jn

Change trains at Gomoh Jn — about 2h 55m wait

Kolkata Shalimar-Gorakhpur Bhojpuri Express#15021 · Express
04:15 AMGomoh Jn
12h 5m83 stops
04:20 PMGorakhpur Jn

1 change · 17h 28m in total

Kolkata Shalimar-Haridwar Puja Special#08043 · Express
10:52 PMUrma
2h 28m16 stops
01:20 AM+1dGomoh Jn

Change trains at Gomoh Jn — about 2h 55m wait

Kolkata Shalimar-Gorakhpur Bhojpuri Express#15021 · Express
04:15 AMGomoh Jn
12h 5m83 stops
04:20 PMGorakhpur Jn

1 change · 17h 37m in total

Tatanagar-Rajendra Nagar Special#03284 · Express
12:23 PMUrma
2h 22m16 stops
02:45 PMAsansol Jn

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

Asansol-Gorakhpur Express#13507 · Express
04:10 PMAsansol Jn
13h 50m92 stops
06:00 AM+1dGorakhpur 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

Purulia to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purulia to Gorakhpur is about 632 km by road, roughly 12.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 632 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,050 · Sedan ₹8,320 · SUV ₹10,890 · Innova / MUV ₹12,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹700 · AC Seater ₹1,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,010 · AC Sleeper ₹1,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹660 · Third AC ₹910 · Second AC ₹1,290 · First AC ₹1,800

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

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