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How to get fromKanpur to Sarnathby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kanpur to Sarnath by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Sarnathtrain train 14006
    6h 8m
    ₹220–1,800

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    6h 10m

  3. Drive  352.9 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Sarnathcar car 352.9 km
    4h
    ₹3,945–5,698

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanpur to Sarnathtaxi taxi 352.9 km
    4h
    ₹5,500–6,500

  5. Fly from Kanpur Airport

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane KNU - VNS
    4h 8m
    ₹7,199–19,885

  6. 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 Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane LKO - VNS
    7h 50m
    ₹10,163–13,711

Kanpur to Sarnath by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 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 8m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kanpur to Varanasi hourly, and the journey takes 6h. Two other operators also service this route.

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