Varanasi to Gorakhpur by train
Gorakhpur lies 165 km (103 mi) north of Varanasi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 10 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 201 km (125 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Varanasi | Gorakhpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 674,246 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Varanasi Junction railway station | Gorakhpur Junction railway station, Gorakhpur Cantt railway station |
Where to book trains from Varanasi 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 Varanasi?
165 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north of Varanasi; by road roughly 201 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Gorakhpur by train?
About 3 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Varanasi and Gorakhpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
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.