There are 8 ways to get from Kanpur to Meerut by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Ghāziābād
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Ghaziabadtrain 12003 / ...
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to Meerut Citytrain 19019 / ...
5h 55m₹380–2,917Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Meerut Citytrain 14163 / ...
9h 5m₹270–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
9h 30mDrive 434.8 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Meerutcar 434.8 km
4h 41m₹4,880–7,049Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur to Meeruttaxi 434.8 km
4h 41m₹9,500–12,000Fly from Kanpur Airport, train
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KNU - DEL
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to Meerut Citytrain
3h 49m₹5,164–17,135Bus via Ghāziābād
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh - Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
10h 1mTrain to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane LKO - DEL
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to Meerut Citytrain
6h 45m₹4,028–9,461
Kanpur to Meerut by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Meerut is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Meerut is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanpur and arriving at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Meerut City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Kanpur and Meerut is 462 km. The road distance is 434.8 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Meerut without a car is to train via Ghāziābād which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Kanpur to Meerut, including transfers.
Kanpur to Meerut bus services, operated by TruGo, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Meerut train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Meerut is to train via Ghāziābād which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Meerut, India?
You can take a train from Kanpur Central to Meerut City via Ghaziabad in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, Sanskar Travels operates a bus from Kanpur to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh every 4 hours, and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–14,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–6,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Ghaziabad to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ghaziabad to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kanpur Central to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ghaziabad to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kanpur to Meerut bus services, operated by TruGo, arrive at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kanpur to Meerut train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ghaziabad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Meerut is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Kanpur to Meerut.
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