There are 7 ways to get from Kota to Kanpur by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan to Kanpurbus Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan - Kanpur
10h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Kanpur Centraltrain 19037
13h 35m₹320–2,500Train via Kota Jn
- Take the train from Kota Jn to Govindpuritrain 12945
10h 55m₹430–3,348Drive 540.2 km
- Drive from Kota to Kanpurcar 540.2 km
7h 55m₹6,076–8,776Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kota to Kanpurtaxi 540.2 km
7h 55m₹12,000–15,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Jaipurtrain
- Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane JAI - KNU
13h 23m₹5,508–14,621Bus via Gwalior
- Take the bus from Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan to Gwalior, Madhya Pradeshbus Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan - Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Take the bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Kanpurbus Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - Kanpur
15h 15m
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kota to Kanpur is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kota to Kanpur is to drive which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan and arriving at Kanpur. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dakaniya Talav and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Kota and Kanpur is 540 km. The road distance is 540.2 km.
The best way to get from Kota to Kanpur without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs .
The bus from Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan to Kanpur takes 10h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kota to Kanpur bus services, operated by Samreen Travels, depart from Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan 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 bus which takes 10h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Kota Jn, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Kota, India and Kanpur, India?
Samreen Travels operates a bus from Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan to Kanpur hourly, and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kota Jn to Govindpuri once a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Jaipur International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Dehra Dun, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kota Jn to Govindpuri
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Dakaniya Talav to Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Dakaniya Talav to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kota to Kanpur bus services, operated by Samreen Travels, arrive at Kanpur 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.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kanpur.