There are 7 ways to get from Kannauj to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kannauj to Kanpur Anwrganjtrain 14118 / ...
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
8h 6m₹886–2,539Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannauj to Varanasi Jntrain 13168 / ...
8h 57m₹270–2,100Train via Prayagraj
- Take the train from Kannauj to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain
8h 15m₹456–3,646Drive 416.9 km
- Drive from Kannauj to Varanasicar 416.9 km
4h 37m₹4,649–6,715Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannauj to Varanasitaxi 416.9 km
4h 37m₹6,000–7,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Kannauj to Kanpur Anwrganjtrain
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KNU - VNS
8h 30m₹9,866–14,349Bus
- Take the bus from Kannauj to Lucknowbus Kannauj - Lucknow
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
8h 23m
Kannauj to Varanasi by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannauj to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kannauj to Varanasi is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannauj to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Kannauj and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kannauj and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Kannauj and Varanasi is 425 km. The road distance is 416.9 km.
The best way to get from Kannauj to Varanasi without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Kannauj to Varanasi, including transfers.
Kannauj to Varanasi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kannauj station.
Kannauj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannauj station.
The best way to get from Kannauj to Varanasi is to train via Prayagraj which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Kannauj, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a train from Kannauj to Varanasi Jn via Kanpur Central and Prayagraj Jn in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kannauj to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Lucknow and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–13,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–13,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannauj to Kanpur Anwrganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kannauj to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Kannauj to Kanpur Anwrganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kannauj to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kannauj to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–600
- Website
- Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kannauj to Varanasi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Lucknow station.
Kannauj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannauj to Varanasi is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kannauj to Varanasi.
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