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There are 5 ways to get from Kanpur to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kanpur Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane KNU - MAA
    5h 14m
    ₹8,728–16,275
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Chennai Centraltrain train 12511 / ...
    33h 23m
    ₹800–6,500
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    46h 15m
  4. Drive  1,756.5 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Chennaicar car 1,756.5 km
    26h 12m
    ₹17,036–24,607
  5. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LKO - MAA
    6h 21m
    ₹8,692–17,101

Kanpur to Chennai by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration33h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹800Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Chennai, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Chennai Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 33h 23m.

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