There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Kanpur Centraltrain 12309 / ...
4h 42m₹322–2,565Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain 12561 / ...
4h 45m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kanpur
6h 38mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Varanasi to Kanpur-KNU347.3 km
3h 58mDrive 347.3 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU)car 347.3 km
3h 58m₹3,922–5,665Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU)taxi 347.3 km
3h 58m₹4,700–6,000Fly from Varanasi Airport
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane VNS - KNU
7h 52m₹9,021–13,050Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpurbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Kanpur
6h 54mTrain to Allahabad, fly
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain
- Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane IXD - KNU
24h 51m₹9,762–31,015
Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU). However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Kanpur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Varanasi and Kanpur Airport (KNU) is 319 km. The road distance is 347.3 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) without a car is to train via Prayagraj which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU), including transfers.
Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) bus services, operated by Mahamaya Singh Bus Service, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is to train via Prayagraj which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kanpur Airport (KNU), India?
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Kanpur Central via Prayagraj Jn in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, Mahamaya Singh Bus Service operates a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpur every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–26,000
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 Allahabad to Kanpur Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–38,000
Flights from Allahabad to Kanpur Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–32,000
Flights from Allahabad to Kanpur Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–35,000
Flights from Allahabad to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–29,000
Flights from Allahabad to Kanpur Airport via Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–34,000
Flights from Allahabad to Kanpur Airport via Bhubaneswar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–34,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
Train from Varanasi Jn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- Mahamaya Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Mahamaya Singh Bus Service
- Website
- New Shree Mahaveer Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- New Shree Mahaveer Travels
- Phone
- +91 9099022225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shrinath Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd.
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Shrinath Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd.
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Varanasi to Kanpur-KNU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) bus services, operated by Mahamaya Singh Bus Service, arrive at Kanpur station.
Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayagraj Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Varanasi to Kanpur Airport (KNU).
There are 156+ hotels available in Kanpur Airport (KNU).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Varanasi and Kanpur Airport (KNU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.