There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Kannauj by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Prayagraj
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain 12561 / ...
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Kannaujtrain 12319 / ...
7h 28m₹352–2,765Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Kannaujtrain 13167 / ...
10h 12m₹270–2,100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kanpur
- Take the train from Kanpur Anwrganj to Kannaujtrain 04133 / ...
9h 34mDrive 416.4 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kannaujcar 416.4 km
4h 39m₹4,683–6,765Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Kannaujtaxi 416.4 km
4h 39m₹6,000–7,500Fly to Kanpur Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane VNS - KNU
- Take the train from Kanpur Anwrganj to Kannaujtrain
10h 49m₹9,361–14,410Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Bangarmaubus
- Take the bus from Bangarmau to Kannaujbus Ac
10h 31m₹678–1,363Fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, bus
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane VNS - LKO
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Bangarmaubus
- Take the bus from Bangarmau to Kannaujbus
9h 45m₹8,797–12,682
Varanasi to Kannauj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kannauj is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kannauj is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Kannauj. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Kannauj via Alambagh and Bangarmau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Kannauj. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Varanasi and Kannauj is 400 km. The road distance is 416.4 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kannauj without a car is to train via Prayagraj which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Varanasi to Kannauj, including transfers.
Varanasi to Kannauj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Kannauj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kannauj is to train via Prayagraj which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kannauj, India?
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Kannauj via Prayagraj Jn in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Kannauj via Alambagh and Bangarmau in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–27,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kanpur Airport via Kathmandu, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Kannauj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kanpur Anwrganj to Kannauj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanpur Anwrganj to Kannauj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varanasi Jn to Kannauj
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Varanasi to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹420–800
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹420–550
- AC
- ₹550–800
- Adult
- ₹490–750
Bus from Alambagh to Bangarmau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–340
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹150–190
- AC
- ₹250–340
Bus from Bangarmau to Kannauj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–260
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹100–130
- AC
- ₹190–260
Bus from Alambagh to Bangarmau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–340
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹150–190
- AC
- ₹250–340
Bus from Bangarmau to Kannauj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–260
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹100–130
- AC
- ₹190–260
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Kannauj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Alambagh station.
Varanasi to Kannauj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayagraj Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kannauj is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Varanasi to Kannauj.
There are 14+ hotels available in Kannauj.