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How to get fromKanpur to Varanasi Cityby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kanpur to Varanasi City by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Prayagraj

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12424 / ...
    2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 11061 / ...
    6h 27m
    ₹428–3,408

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi Citytrain train 15003 / ...
    7h 26m
    ₹220–1,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Kanpur
    7h 17m
    ₹779–1,501

  4. Drive 347.9 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Varanasi Citycar car 347.9 km
    3h 54m
    ₹3,922–5,665

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanpur to Varanasi Citytaxi taxi 347.9 km
    3h 54m
    ₹4,600–5,500

  6. Fly from Kanpur Airport

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane KNU - VNS
    4h 4m
    ₹9,699–13,835

  7. Bus via Prayagraj

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Kanpur
    2. Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    7h 32m

  8. 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 51m
    ₹9,163–13,661

Kanpur to Varanasi City by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Varanasi City, India?

You can take a train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi City via Prayagraj Jn and Varanasi Jn in around 6h 27m. 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.

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