There are 6 ways to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
5h 58mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kalianpur to Prayagraj Jntrain 14118
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 15003 / ...
8h 31m₹333–2,592Train via Kanpur Central
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain 12424 / ...
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 15003 / ...
7h 31m₹431–3,456Drive 361.9 km
- Drive from IIT Kanpur to Varanasicar 361.9 km
4h 4m₹4,060–5,865Taxi
- Take the taxi from IIT Kanpur to Varanasitaxi 361.9 km
4h 4m₹4,800–6,000Fly
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KNU - VNS
5h 22m₹7,364–21,080
Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Kanpur and arriving at Varanasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Kalianpur and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Kanpur Central and Prayagraj Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between IIT Kanpur and Varanasi is 359 km. The road distance is 361.9 km.
The best way to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi, including transfers.
IIT Kanpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by Ajuman Holidays, depart from Kanpur station.
IIT Kanpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Kanpur Central, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between IIT Kanpur, India and Varanasi, India?
Ajuman Holidays operates a bus from Kanpur to Varanasi every 2 hours, and the journey takes 5h 45m. 14 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi Jn via Kalianpur, Kanpur Central, and Prayagraj Jn in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kalianpur to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 97113 29572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ajuman Holidays
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Ajuman Holidays
- Website
- Paramhans Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Paramhans Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Highway Star Travel and Cargo
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Shri mahavir tour and travels
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- Lokenath Bus Service
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Lokenath Bus Service
- Website
- Tejas Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tejas Travels
- Phone
- +91 98919 18058
- [email protected]
- Website
- BSS Cool Cool Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- BSS Cool Cool Travels
- Website
- Abhishek Holidays
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Abhishek Holidays
- Website
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And Travels
- Website
- Shri KD Tour And Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shri KD Tour And Travels
- Website
- Shagun Holidays
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shagun Holidays
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- New Yadav Vishwakarma Tour and Travels
- Website
- Simran Express
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Express
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Kanhaiya Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 965 162 1616
Kanpur Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 783 925 0191
- Website
- kanpurtaxiservices.in
Orian Cabs
- Phone
- +91 969 612 1111
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Booking & Getting There
IIT Kanpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by Ajuman Holidays, arrive at Varanasi station.
IIT Kanpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayagraj Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between IIT Kanpur to Varanasi is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi.
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