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How to get fromKota to Kanpurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kota to Kanpur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Govindpuritrain train 09151 / ...
    11h 36m
    ₹552–2,774

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kanpurbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    14h 40m

  3. Drive  540.2 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Kanpurcar car 540.2 km
    7h 55m
    ₹5,255–7,590

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kota to Kanpurtaxi taxi 540.2 km
    7h 55m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  5. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane plane UDR - KNU
    10h 56m
    ₹10,824–16,317

  6. Train via Kanpur Central

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain train 19037 / ...
    13h 4m
    ₹552–2,774

  7. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane plane DEL - KNU
    9h 23m
    ₹5,087–17,836

Dabok Airport (UDR) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,891Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Kota, India and Kanpur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kota Jn to Govindpuri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota to Kanpur via Lucknow in around 14h 40m.

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