There are 6 ways to get from Kanpur to Sarnath by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Sarnathtrain 14006
6h 10m₹220–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
6h 15m₹1,007–1,773Drive 352.9 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Sarnathcar 352.9 km
4h₹3,961–5,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur to Sarnathtaxi 352.9 km
4h₹5,500–6,500Fly from Kanpur Airport
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KNU - VNS
4h 8m₹9,699–13,885Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane LKO - VNS
7h 55m₹9,163–13,711
Kanpur to Sarnath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Sarnath is to drive which takes 4h and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanpur to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Kanpur and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Sarnath. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Kanpur and Sarnath is 329 km. The road distance is 352.9 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Sarnath without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
The train from Kanpur Central to Sarnath takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kanpur to Sarnath bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Sarnath is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Sarnath, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Sarnath once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Laxmi Holidays operates a bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹750–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–19,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,500
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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 Sarnath bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kanpur to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sarnath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Sarnath is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kanpur to Sarnath.
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