There are 5 ways to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur by plane, train, night bus, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Kanpur • 3h 46m
Cheapest option
Train • 24h 25m
3 alternative options
Fly to Lucknow, train • 4h 41m
Night bus, bus • 26h 1m
Drive • 15h 31m
Ahmedabad to Kanpur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,500 and takes 24h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ahmedabad to Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Mahaveer Cloth Market - Ashok Travels and arriving at Kanpur via St Stephen Hospital and Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ahmedabad Jn and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 25m.
The distance between Ahmedabad and Kanpur is 881 km. The road distance is 1078.9 km.
The best way to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 24h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur, including transfers.
Ahmedabad to Kanpur bus services, operated by Ashok Travels Mandsaur Group, depart from Mahaveer Cloth Market - Ashok Travels station.
Ahmedabad to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ahmedabad Jn station.
The best way to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,500 and takes 24h 25m.
- Distance: 881.3 km
- Duration: 3h 46m
What companies run services between Ahmedabad, India and Kanpur, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited and two other airlines fly from Ahmedabad to Kanpur every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ahmedabad Jn to Kanpur Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹500 - ₹2,500 and the journey takes 24h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Ahmedabad to Kanpur via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹18,000
Flights from Ahmedabad to Kanpur via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹17,000
Flights from Ahmedabad to Kanpur via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹18,000
Flights from Ahmedabad to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000 - ₹13,000
Flights from Ahmedabad to Lucknow via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000 - ₹13,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Lucknow to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370 - ₹470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
Train from Ahmedabad Jn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500 - ₹2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500 - ₹700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300 - ₹1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900 - ₹2,500
- Phone
- +917422221306
- ashoktravelsmds@rediffmail.com
- Website
- atmbus.in
Night bus from Mahaveer Cloth Market - Ashok Travels to Khanna Market - Near Tees Hazari Metro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,300
- Schedules at
- atmbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Delhi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750 - ₹2,500
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Seat
- ₹750 - ₹1,700
- Sleeper
- ₹1,800 - ₹2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Ahmedabad to Kanpur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kanpur station.
Ahmedabad to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ahmedabad to Kanpur is 1079 km. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from Ahmedabad to Kanpur.
There are 283+ hotels available in Kanpur. Prices start at ₹703 per night.