Rishikesh to Gorakhpur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Rishikesh to Gorakhpur
808 km · ~17h 30m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 404Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 554Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 704Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GorakhpurGorakhpur, 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: Rishikesh to Gorakhpur
808 km · ~17h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rishikesh → Gorakhpur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~808 km
~17h 57m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- 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: Rishikesh to Gorakhpur
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 14h 24m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 53m wait
1 change · 14h 24m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 53m wait
1 change · 14h 50m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 1h 27m wait
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
Rishikesh to Gorakhpur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Gorakhpur is about 808 km by road, roughly 16.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 808 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,990 · Sedan ₹10,600 · SUV ₹13,890 · Innova / MUV ₹15,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,080
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹890 · AC Seater ₹1,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · AC Sleeper ₹1,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,310
- Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹840 · Third AC ₹1,160 · Second AC ₹1,650 · First AC ₹2,290
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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