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From the colonial grandeur and intellectual bustle of Kolkata to Gorakhpur, home of the Gorakhnath Math and a common jumping-off point for the Nepal border, the route climbs from West Bengal's delta toward the foothills of the Himalayas. A direct flight now saves most of a long day on the rails.
Kolkata to Gorakhpur by Flight
IndiGo flies non-stop from Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gorakhpur's Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport (GOP). Listed afternoon departures leave at 15:00 and take 1 hour 20 minutes, and the airline's pages give flight times between 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours 25 minutes. The lowest fare listed for 8 and 9 November 2026 is โน5,588, against โน15,130 for 5 November. IndiGo allows 15 kg of checked and 7 kg of hand baggage. Gorakhpur's airport shares its site with a military airbase.[1]
On booking platforms, the flight takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and starts at about $65 (November 2026).[2]
Kolkata to Gorakhpur by Train or Taxi
On booking platforms, the train takes about 17 hours 20 minutes from Kolkata (about 20 hours from Howrah), with sleeper tickets from about $8, and a taxi takes from about 13 hours and starts at about $194 (November 2026).[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Flight | From $65[2] | 1h 20m - 2h 25m[1] |
| Train | From $8[2] | 17h 20m - 20h 15m |
| Taxi | From $194[2] | 12h 53m - 14h 30m |
Tips for Traveling from Kolkata to Gorakhpur
- Airport Transit: Kolkata's airport is in Dum Dum. Depending on where you stay, traffic can be unpredictable, so allow generous time for the ride out.
- Nepal Bound: If Gorakhpur is a stop on the way to Nepal, take an early flight. It leaves you daylight hours for the onward bus or private car and the border formalities.
- Local Transport in Gorakhpur: City buses, auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws get you around town.[1] Agree the fare before you get in.
- Best Time to Visit: Summers in both cities are very hot. Gorakhpur is at its best from October to December and in February.[1]
Timetable
| Flight Kolkata - Gorakhpur $ 64.78โ72.95 1h 55m | |
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| Taxi Kolkata - Gorakhpur $ 193.81โ287.70 12h 53m โ 14h 30m | |
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| Train Kolkata - Gorakhpur $ 8.14โ35.98 17h 20m | |
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| Train Howrah - Gorakhpur $ 8.14โ22.93 20h 15m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Kolkata to Gorakhpur, including current prices and schedules.
On booking platforms, sleeper-class train tickets start at about $8 (November 2026). Flights start at about $65.
A non-stop IndiGo flight from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to Gorakhpur is the fastest option. Listed flight times run from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes.
The flight takes between 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours 25 minutes. The train takes about 17 hours 20 minutes from Kolkata and about 20 hours from Howrah, and a taxi takes from about 13 hours.
Yes, IndiGo flies non-stop between Kolkata (CCU) and Gorakhpur (GOP).
Gorakhpur's airport is Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport (GOP). It shares its site with a military airbase.
IndiGo allows 15 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of hand baggage.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] IndiGo: Kolkata to Gorakhpur Flights. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable Kolkata - Gorakhpur. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.