There are 7 ways to get from Kota to Kanpur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kota Jn to Govindpuritrain 09151 / ...
11h 36m₹552–2,774Bus
- Take the bus from Kota to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kanpurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
15h 35mDrive 540.2 km
- Drive from Kota to Kanpurcar 540.2 km
7h 55m₹6,037–8,720Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kota to Kanpurtaxi 540.2 km
7h 55m₹12,000–15,000Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane DEL - KNU
9h 23m₹5,087–17,836Train via Kanpur Central
- Take the train from Kota Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain 19037 / ...
13h 4m₹552–2,774Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain
- Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain
- Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane JAI - KNU
13h 23m₹5,831–23,787
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kota to Kanpur is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kota to Kanpur is to drive which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kota to Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Kota and arriving at Kanpur via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kota to Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Kota Jn and arriving at Govindpuri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Kota and Kanpur is 591 km. The road distance is 540.2 km.
The best way to get from Kota to Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Kota to Kanpur, including transfers.
Kota to Kanpur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kota station.
Kota to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kota Jn station.
The best way to get from Kota to Kanpur is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 35m.
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 15h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kanpur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–22,000
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–20,000
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Jodhpur, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–20,000
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Dehra Dun, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kota Jn to Govindpuri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Sogaria to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Kota Jn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kota to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Kota to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kota to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Jai Amber Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 98 52 67 28
- Website
- jayambetoursandtravel.com
Kota Cab
- Phone
- +91 82 39 99 90 91
- Website
- kotacab.in
Shree Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 09 80 59 82
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Booking & Getting There
Kota to Kanpur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Lucknow station.
Kota to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Govindpuri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kota to Kanpur is 540 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Kota to Kanpur.
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