There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane MAA - KNU
6h 48m₹11,473–21,302Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kanpur Centraltrain 12512 / ...
34h 18m₹955–7,215Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Kanpurbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Kanpur
44h 28mDrive 1,756.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to IIT Kanpurcar 1,756.6 km
26h 55m₹19,815–28,621Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane TIR - KNU
18h 8m₹16,687–31,839
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹7,500 and takes 34h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to IIT Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanpur via Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to IIT Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kalianpur via Kanpur Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and IIT Kanpur is 1532 km. The road distance is 1756.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 34h 18m and costs ₹950 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur, including transfers.
Chennai to IIT Kanpur bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to IIT Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹7,500 and takes 34h 18m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 44h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and IIT Kanpur, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kanpur Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 32h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–29,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–29,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–29,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–29,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Vijayawada, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,000–3,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–6,500
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to IIT Kanpur bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to IIT Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to IIT Kanpur is 1757 km. It takes approximately 26h 55m to drive from Chennai to IIT Kanpur.
There are 151+ hotels available in IIT Kanpur.