There are 4 ways to get from Prayagraj to Kanpur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain 12309 / ...
2h 3m₹170–1,400Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Prayagraj - Civil Lines to FlixBus Kanpur - Fazalganj Chaurahabus FlixBus IN0426B
4h 20m₹360–1,000Drive 200 km
- Drive from Prayagraj to Kanpurcar 200 km
2h 55m₹2,241–3,237Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Kanpurtaxi 200 km
2h 55m₹3,100–3,800
Prayagraj to Kanpur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prayagraj to Kanpur is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Prayagraj to Kanpur is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Prayagraj - Civil Lines and arriving at FlixBus Kanpur - Fazalganj Chauraha. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prayagraj Jn and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Prayagraj and Kanpur is 194 km. The road distance is 200 km.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Central takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Prayagraj to Kanpur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Prayagraj - Civil Lines station.
Prayagraj to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Prayagraj Jn station.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Kanpur is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹360 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Kanpur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Central hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Prayagraj - Civil Lines to FlixBus Kanpur - Fazalganj Chauraha 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹360–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Prayagraj - Civil Lines to FlixBus Kanpur - Fazalganj Chauraha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
Comfort Cars
- Phone
- +91 945 096 5103
- Website
- comfortcarss.com
Easygocabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 991 8750 535
- Website
- easygocabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Prayagraj to Kanpur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kanpur - Fazalganj Chauraha station.
Prayagraj to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prayagraj to Kanpur is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Prayagraj to Kanpur.
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