There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to IIT 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 Varanasi Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain 12561 / ...
6h 46m₹334–2,601Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Kanpurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
8h 20m₹589–2,333Drive 360.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to IIT Kanpurcar 360.6 km
4h 5m₹4,027–5,817Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to IIT Kanpurtaxi 360.6 km
4h 5m₹4,800–6,000Fly
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane VNS - KNU
4h 41m₹7,874–18,037Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Linesbus
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Kalianpurtrain 14117
8h 53m₹399–1,833
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to IIT Kanpur is to bus and train which costs ₹390 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to IIT Kanpur is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to IIT Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Kanpur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to IIT Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Kalianpur via Kanpur Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Varanasi and IIT Kanpur is 334 km. The road distance is 360.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to IIT Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Varanasi to IIT Kanpur, including transfers.
Varanasi to IIT Kanpur bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to IIT Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to IIT Kanpur is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and IIT Kanpur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Kanpur Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Varanasi to Kanpur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹470–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 20m. 10 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Kalianpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Varanasi to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- UPSRTC
Bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–430
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹200–260
- AC
- ₹310–430
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to IIT Kanpur bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Kanpur station.
Varanasi to IIT Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to IIT Kanpur is 361 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Varanasi to IIT Kanpur.
There are 148+ hotels available in IIT Kanpur.