There are 7 ways to get from Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU) by plane, taxi, train, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Gaya to Kanpur • 18h 15m
Cheapest option
Train • 6h 33m
5 alternative options
Fly Gaya to Lucknow, taxi • 6h 9m
Night train • 7h 47m
Taxi • 7h 51m
Drive • 7h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is to train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is to train and fly and taxi which costs ₹3,300 - ₹7,500 and takes 5h 6m.
The distance between Buddh Gaya and Kanpur Airport (KNU) is 502 km. The road distance is 568.6 km.
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU) without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 18h 15m to get from Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU), including transfers.
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is to fly which takes 18h 15m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 33m.
There is no direct flight from Gaya Airport to Kanpur Airport. The quickest flight takes 19h and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is 569 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU).
Spicejet and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Gaya Airport to Kanpur Airport.
There are 29+ hotels available in Kanpur Airport (KNU). Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 502.4 km
- Duration: 18h 15m
What companies run services between Buddh Gaya, India and Kanpur Airport (KNU), India?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet and Vistara fly from Buddh Gaya to Kanpur Airport (KNU) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Gaya Jn to Kanpur Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹280 - ₹1,400 and the journey takes 6h 16m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gaya to Kanpur via Kolkata, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹18,000
Flights from Gaya to Kanpur via Delhi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹20,000
Flights from Gaya to Kanpur via Kolkata, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹17,000
Flights from Gaya to Kanpur via Delhi, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹17,000
Flights from Gaya to Lucknow via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹11,000
Flights from Gaya to Lucknow via Delhi, Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800 - ₹14,000
Flights from Gaya to Lucknow via Delhi, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹17,000
Flights from Gaya to Lucknow via Delhi, Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹15,000
Flights from Gaya to Lucknow via Kolkata, Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹17,000
Flights from Patna to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800 - ₹11,000

- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Gaya to Kanpur via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹11,000
Flights from Gaya to Kanpur via Kolkata, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600 - ₹13,000
Flights from Gaya to Kanpur via Kolkata, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹17,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Gaya Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110 - ₹700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110 - ₹150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390 - ₹490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹700
Train from Gaya Jn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280 - ₹1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280 - ₹360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800 - ₹1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100 - ₹1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,200
Shivay Taxi
- Phone
- +91 88 81 91 38 88
- Website
- shivaytaxi.com
Cabio Cab Lucknow
- Phone
- +91 89 53 76 76 76
- Website
- cabio.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Buddh Gaya to Gaya Airport is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs ₹260 - ₹320.