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How to get fromVaranasi to Kanpurby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Kanpur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Prayagraj

    best
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12561 / ...
    2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain train 12309 / ...
    4h 36m
    ₹322–2,565

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain train 12561 / ...
    4h 46m
    ₹220–1,700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kanpurbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    6h 19m
    ₹470–1,700

  4. Drive  346.2 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kanpurcar car 346.2 km
    3h 56m
    ₹3,365–4,861

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Kanpurtaxi taxi 346.2 km
    3h 56m
    ₹4,600–5,500

  6. Fly to Kanpur Airport

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane plane VNS - KNU
    4h 25m
    ₹8,704–23,847

  7. Fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane plane VNS - LKO
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    ₹9,174–13,747

Varanasi to Kanpur by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Kanpur Central via Prayagraj Jn in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, Gola Bus Service operates a bus from Varanasi to Kanpur every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 19m. 13 other operators also service this route.

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