There are 7 ways to get from Kanpur to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Prayagraj
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain 12424 / ...
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 11061 / ...
5h 19m₹328–2,558Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12562 / ...
5h 25m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
6h 5m₹750–1,500Drive 347.9 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Varanasicar 347.9 km
3h 55m₹3,903–5,638Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur to Varanasitaxi 347.9 km
3h 55m₹4,600–6,000Fly
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KNU - VNS
6h₹9,219–13,285Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
6h 20m
Kanpur to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanpur and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Kanpur and Varanasi is 319 km. The road distance is 347.9 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi without a car is to train via Prayagraj which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Kanpur to Varanasi, including transfers.
Kanpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi is to train via Prayagraj which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi Jn via Prayagraj Jn in around 5h 19m. 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–6,000
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 Varanasi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kanpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayagraj Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Varanasi is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Kanpur to Varanasi.
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