Dhaka to Gorakhpur by bus
Gorakhpur lies 785 km (488 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 958 km (595 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Gorakhpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 674,246 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Gorakhpur are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 14 h 20 min journey lands only 13 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gorakhpur
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Dhaka to Gorakhpur
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Staying in Gorakhpur
Our booking partner lists 155 places to stay in Gorakhpur. Of the 129 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 3 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 2,261 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gorakhpur from Dhaka?
785 km (488 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 958 km (595 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Gorakhpur by bus?
About 14 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Gorakhpur?
Gorakhpur is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Gorakhpur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Gorakhpur?
Our booking partner lists 155 places to stay in Gorakhpur, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.