There are 4 ways to get from Kanpur Central to Lucknow by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain 14124 / ...
1h 30m₹130–1,100Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
2h 35mDrive 77.6 km
- Drive from Kanpur Central to Lucknowcar 77.6 km
1h 7m₹871–1,258Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtaxi 77.6 km
1h 7m₹1,300–1,700
Kanpur Central to Lucknow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur Central to Lucknow is to train which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur Central to Lucknow is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanpur and arriving at Lucknow. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Lucknow. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Kanpur Central and Lucknow is 72 km. The road distance is 77.6 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur Central to Lucknow without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
The train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kanpur Central to Lucknow bus services, operated by Betrwanti Travels, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur Central to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur Central to Lucknow is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Kanpur Central, India and Lucknow, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow hourly. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Betrwanti Travels operates a bus from Kanpur to Lucknow hourly, and the journey takes 2h. 13 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 6390273737
- Website
- Betrwanti Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Betrwanti Travels
- Website
- Betrwanti Travels
- Phone
- +91 88406 50486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shakmbhari Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Shakmbhari Travels
- Website
- Shree Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Shree Mahalaxmi Travels
- Website
- New Sahara Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- New Sahara Travels
- Phone
- +919228009328
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raj Ratan Tours & Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Raj Ratan Tours & Travels
- Website
- Shagun Holidays
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Shagun Holidays
- Website
- Mishra Bandhu Bus Service
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mishra Bandhu Bus Service
- Website
- Barsana Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Barsana Travels
- Phone
- +91 98290 30553
- [email protected]
- Website
- Babu Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Babu Travels
- Website
- Miles India Private Limited
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Miles India Private Limited
- Website
- Vijay Travels Kota
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vijay Travels Kota
- Phone
- +91 07442423097
- [email protected]
- Website
- Samreen Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Samreen Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- BTS Bundelkhand Transport Services LLP
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- New Yadav Vishwakarma Tour and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
Kanpur Central to Lucknow bus services, operated by Betrwanti Travels, arrive at Lucknow station.
Kanpur Central to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur Central to Lucknow is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kanpur Central to Lucknow.
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