What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.

Is there a direct bus between Varanasi (Station) and Kanpur?

No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varanasi - IOCL-Radha Petrol Pump and arriving at Kanpur via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Varanasi (Station) and Kanpur?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bhulanpur and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur?

The distance between Varanasi (Station) and Kanpur is 315 km. The road distance is 338.8 km.

How do I travel from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur without a car?

The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur without a car is to train via Prayagraj which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.

How long does it take to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur bus from?

Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur bus services, operated by Mahamaya Singh Bus Service, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.

Where do I catch the Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur train from?

Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bhulanpur station.

Train, bus or fly from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur?

The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur is to train via Prayagraj which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur bus arrive?

Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur bus services, operated by Mahamaya Singh Bus Service, arrive at Kanpur station.

Where does the Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur train arrive?

Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayagraj Jn station.

Can I drive from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur.

Where can I stay near Kanpur?

There are 150+ hotels available in Kanpur.

Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train via Prayagraj
best
1. Take the train from Bhulanpur to Prayagraj Jntrain 11062 / ...
2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain 12309 / ...
5h 21m
₹320–2,549
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bhulanpur to Kanpur Centraltrain 14005 / ...
5h 49m
₹220–1,700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kanpur
7h 3m
Drive 338.8 km
1. Drive from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpurcar 338.8 km
3h 48m
₹3,820–5,517
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpurtaxi 338.8 km
3h 48m
₹5,000–6,500
Fly to Kanpur Airport
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane VNS - KNU
6h 7m
₹9,720–13,867
Bus via Prayagraj
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
2. Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpurbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Kanpur
7h 14m
Fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane VNS - LKO
2. Take the train from Lucknowjn to Kanpur Centraltrain
6h 43m
₹9,190–13,767

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) flights

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7h 1mAverage Duration

₹7,606Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur.

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Distance: 315.4 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Varanasi (Station), India and Kanpur, India?

You can take a vehicle from Varanasi (Station) to Kanpur Central via Bhulanpur and Prayagraj Jn in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, Mahamaya Singh Bus Service operates a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpur every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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