There are 6 ways to get from Gwalior to Kanpur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Etāwah
best- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Etawahtrain 11903 / ...
- Take the train from Etawah to Kanpur Centraltrain 12004 / ...
5h 7m₹300–2,447Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Kanpur Centraltrain 11123 / ...
6h 45m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Kanpurbus Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - Kanpur
7hDrive 256.3 km
- Drive from Gwalior to Kanpurcar 256.3 km
3h 58m₹2,896–4,183Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwalior to Kanpurtaxi 256.3 km
3h 58m₹3,400–4,100Bus via Agra
- Take the bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpurbus Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Kanpur
7h 37m
Gwalior to Kanpur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gwalior to Kanpur is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Gwalior to Kanpur is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and arriving at Kanpur. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gwalior Jn. and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Gwalior and Kanpur is 257 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Kanpur without a car is to train via Etāwah which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Gwalior to Kanpur, including transfers.
Gwalior to Kanpur bus services, operated by Miles India Private Limited, depart from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh station.
Gwalior to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gwalior Jn. station.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Kanpur is to train via Etāwah which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Gwalior, India and Kanpur, India?
You can take a train from Gwalior Jn. to Kanpur Central via Etawah in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, Miles India Private Limited operates a bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Kanpur 5 times a day, and the journey takes 7h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Etawah to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- Miles India Private Limited
Bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Miles India Private Limited
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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- Phone
- +91 930 222 6651
- Website
- ashutourandtravels.co.in
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- Phone
- +91 930 049 3210
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- Phone
- +91 744 700 5326
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gwalior to Kanpur bus services, operated by Miles India Private Limited, arrive at Kanpur station.
Gwalior to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Etawah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwalior to Kanpur is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Gwalior to Kanpur.
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