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How to get fromIIT Kanpur to Varanasiby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from IIT Kanpur to Varanasi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    6h 13m
    ₹736–1,802

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kalianpur to Prayagraj Jntrain train 14118
    2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 15003 / ...
    8h 31m
    ₹333–2,592

  3. Train via Kanpur Central

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12424 / ...
    2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 15003 / ...
    7h 31m
    ₹431–3,456

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kalianpur to Prayagraj Jntrain train 14118
    2. Take the bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasibus bus
    9h 2m
    ₹403–1,832

  5. Drive  361.9 km

    1. Drive from IIT Kanpur to Varanasicar car 361.9 km
    4h 4m
    ₹4,050–5,850

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from IIT Kanpur to Varanasitaxi taxi 361.9 km
    4h 4m
    ₹4,800–6,000

  7. Fly

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane KNU - VNS
    4h 52m
    ₹7,364–21,080

Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,766Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between IIT Kanpur, India and Varanasi, India?

Zingbus operates a bus from Kanpur to Varanasi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹480–1,300 and the journey takes 6h. 13 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.

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