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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    6h 57m

  2. Train

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

  3. Train via Prayagraj

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12424 / ...
    2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 15003 / ...
    7h 11m
    ₹428–3,408

  4. Drive  347.9 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Varanasi Citycar car 347.9 km
    3h 54m
    ₹3,374–4,874

  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
    5h 9m
    ₹7,699–21,835

  7. Bus via FlixBus Kanpur - Fazalganj Chauraha (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kanpur - Fazalganj Chauraha to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillarbus bus FlixBus IN0426B
    7h 30m
    ₹531–1,568

  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
    6h 56m
    ₹10,163–13,661

Kanpur to Varanasi City by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

Ajuman Holidays operates a bus from Kanpur to Varanasi hourly, and the journey takes 5h 45m. 23 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi City via Prayagraj Jn and Varanasi Jn in around 7h 11m.

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