There are 5 ways to get from Faizabad to Kanpur by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Kanpur Centraltrain 12225 / ...
4h 40m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Faizabad to Kanpurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
4h 45mDrive 210.9 km
- Drive from Faizabad to Kanpurcar 210.9 km
2h 53m₹2,367–3,419Taxi
- Take the taxi from Faizabad to Kanpurtaxi 210.9 km
2h 53m₹4,700–6,000Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Ayodhya to Alambaghbus Ordinary
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Jhakarkatibus
5h 52m₹405–840
Faizabad to Kanpur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Faizabad to Kanpur is to bus via Lucknow which costs ₹400 - ₹850 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Faizabad to Kanpur is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Faizabad and arriving at Kanpur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ayodhya Cantt and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Faizabad and Kanpur is 204 km. The road distance is 210.9 km.
The best way to get from Faizabad to Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Ayodhya Cantt to Kanpur Central takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Faizabad to Kanpur bus services, operated by Gk Travels, depart from Faizabad station.
Faizabad to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ayodhya Cantt station.
The best way to get from Faizabad to Kanpur is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Faizabad, India and Kanpur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ayodhya Cantt to Kanpur Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Gk Travels operates a bus from Faizabad to Kanpur twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 45m. Nine other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9680227000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- GK Travels
- Phone
- +91 6390273737
- Website
- Betrwanti Travels
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Betrwanti Travels
- Website
- Betrwanti Travels
- Phone
- +91 07442423097
- [email protected]
- Website
- Samreen Travels
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Samreen Travels
- Phone
- +91 99284 71153
- [email protected]
- Website
- Panwar Travels
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Panwar Travels
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Samay Shatabdi Travels Pvt Ltd
- Website
- Laxmi Express
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Express
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- New Yadav Vishwakarma Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +919228009328
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raj Ratan Tours & Travels
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raj Ratan Tours & Travels
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- BTS Bundelkhand Transport Services LLP
- Website
- Shagun Holidays
Bus from Faizabad to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shagun Holidays
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- UPSRTC
Bus from Ayodhya to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–550
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹260–320
- AC
- ₹380–550
Bus from Alambagh to Jhakarkati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–330
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹140–180
- AC
- ₹240–330
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Faizabad to Kanpur bus services, operated by Gk Travels, arrive at Kanpur station.
Faizabad to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Faizabad to Kanpur is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Faizabad to Kanpur.
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