There are 5 ways to get from Kanpur to Lucknow by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
2h 15m₹150–340Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Kanpur to Lucknow81.7 km
1h 33m₹393Drive 77.4 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Lucknowcar 77.4 km
1h 7m₹884–1,277Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur to Lucknowtaxi 77.4 km
1h 7m₹1,200–1,500
Kanpur to Lucknow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Lucknow is to bus which costs ₹150 - ₹340 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur 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, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
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 and Lucknow is 72 km. The road distance is 77.4 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur 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 to Lucknow bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Lucknow is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹150 - ₹340 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Kanpur, 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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kanpur to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 15m. UPSRTC also services this route once daily.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Kanpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹393
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Kanpur to Lucknow bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kanpur to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Lucknow is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kanpur to Lucknow.
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There are 744+ hotels available in Lucknow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kanpur and Lucknow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.