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How to get fromLucknow to Kanpurby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lucknow to Kanpur by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train 11124 / ...
    1h 45m
    ₹130–1,100

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kanpurbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2h 15m
    ₹150–350

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Lucknow to Kanpurrideshare rideshare 81.3 km
    1h 32m
    ₹385

  4. Drive  77.5 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Kanpurcar car 77.5 km
    1h 7m
    ₹870–1,256

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Kanpurtaxi taxi 77.5 km
    1h 7m
    ₹1,200–1,500

Lucknow to Kanpur by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72 km
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Kanpur Central hourly. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Anshi Raj Shree Travels operates a bus from Lucknow to Kanpur every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 15m. 16 other operators also service this route.

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