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Ranchi to Gorakhpur

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

555 kmDistance
11.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6210
Sedan₹7320
SUV₹9590
Innova / MUV₹10750
Tempo Traveller₹12510
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹610
AC Seater₹1000
Non-AC Sleeper₹890
AC Sleeper₹1280
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1600
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Train
Sleeper₹360
Economy₹590
Third AC₹810
Second AC₹1140
First AC₹1580
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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: Ranchi to Gorakhpur

555 km · ~11h 46m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ranchi

    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. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 278

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 428

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

  5. 128 km · 2h 33m 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: Ranchi to Gorakhpur

555 km · ~12h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ranchi

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

  2. Ranchi → Gorakhpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~555 km

    ~12h 20m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600

  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: Ranchi to Gorakhpur

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

Direct trains

Maurya Express#15027 · Express
05:30 PMRanchi
23h 11m128 stops
04:41 PM+1dGorakhpur Cant

Other options with a change

1 change · 16h 40m in total

Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express#12825 · Sampark Kranti
11:40 PMRanchi
3h 30m18 stops
03:10 AM+1dGomoh Jn

Change trains at Gomoh Jn — about 1h 5m wait

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

1 change · 19h 15m in total

RANCHI - MUMBAI LTT Exp#18609 · Express
09:05 PMRanchi
3h 15m23 stops
12:20 AM+1dGomoh Jn

Change trains at Gomoh Jn — about 3h 55m wait

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

1 change · 19h 47m in total

Ranchi-Jaynagar Express#18605 · Express
08:40 PMRanchi
11h 35m74 stops
08:15 AM+1dSamastipur Jn

Change trains at Samastipur Jn — about 1h 30m wait

Bihar Sampark Kranti Express#12565 · Sampark Kranti
09:45 AMSamastipur Jn
6h 42m55 stops
04:27 PMMaghar

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

Ranchi to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ranchi to Gorakhpur is about 555 km by road, roughly 11.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 555 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,210 · Sedan ₹7,320 · SUV ₹9,590 · Innova / MUV ₹10,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,510
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹610 · AC Seater ₹1,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹890 · AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹590 · Third AC ₹810 · Second AC ₹1,140 · First AC ₹1,580

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

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