There are 6 ways to get from Gwalior to Kanpur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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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 to Kanpurbus redbusIndia_AC Sleeper
6h 14m₹430–1,100Drive 256.3 km
- Drive from Gwalior to Kanpurcar 256.3 km
3h 58m₹2,869–4,144Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwalior to Kanpurtaxi 256.3 km
3h 58m₹3,400–4,100Fly
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane GWL - KNU
20h 8m₹6,931–24,524
Gwalior to Kanpur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gwalior and arriving at Kanpur. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 14m.
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 Bombay Raja Roadlinks, depart from Gwalior 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 ₹430 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹25,000 and takes 20h 8m.
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, Bombay Raja Roadlinks operates a bus from Gwalior to Kanpur once daily, and the journey takes 6h 14m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–24,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Kanpur Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Kanpur Airport via Mumbai, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–26,000
- 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
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Gwalior to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Gwalior to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Gwalior to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Gwalior to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Gwalior to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Gwalior to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Ashu Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 930 222 6651
- Website
- ashutourandtravels.co.in
Rai Travels And Tours
- Phone
- +91 930 049 3210
Shri Krishna Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 744 700 5326
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gwalior to Kanpur bus services, operated by Bombay Raja Roadlinks, 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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