There are 7 ways to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
6h 17m₹1,006–1,802Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12562 / ...
7h 31m₹331–2,556Train via Prayagraj
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain 12424 / ...
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 11061 / ...
6h 44m₹431–3,456Drive 361.9 km
- Drive from IIT Kanpur to Varanasicar 361.9 km
4h 4m₹4,068–5,876Taxi
- 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
6h 11m₹9,384–13,480Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
7h 39m
Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 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, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
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 6h 44m.
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 6h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi, including transfers.
IIT Kanpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by Laxmi 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 6h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train via Prayagraj, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between IIT Kanpur, India and Varanasi, India?
Laxmi Holidays operates a bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹750–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi Jn via Kalianpur, Kanpur Central, and Prayagraj Jn in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,500
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
IIT Kanpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 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.
There are 1681+ hotels available in Varanasi.