What is the cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi?

The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi?

The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,100.

Is there a direct bus between Kanpur and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kanpur station to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Jhakarkati Bus Station and arriving at Varanasi via Alambagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Kanpur and Varanasi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Kanpur to Varanasi?

The distance between Kanpur and Varanasi is 350 km. The road distance is 333.3 km.

How do I travel from Kanpur to Varanasi without a car?

The best way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi without a car is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,100.

How long does it take to get from Kanpur to Varanasi?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kanpur to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanpur to Varanasi bus from?

Kanpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Jhakarkati Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kanpur to Varanasi train from?

Kanpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Kanpur to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹8,500 - ₹23,000 and takes 5h 40m, you could also bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Kanpur to Varanasi bus arrive?

Kanpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Alambagh station.

Where does the Kanpur to Varanasi train arrive?

Kanpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.

Can I drive from Kanpur to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Varanasi is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kanpur to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Kanpur to Varanasi - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kanpur to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
best
1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12310 / ...
4h 17m
₹471–2,037
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Varanasi Jntrain 12382 / ...
5h 25m
₹220–1,700
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain 12424 / ...
2. Take the bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasibus
6h 31m
₹388–1,758
Drive 333.3 km
1. Drive from Kanpur to Varanasicar 333.3 km
4h 29m
₹3,614–5,220
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kanpur to Varanasitaxi 333.3 km
4h 29m
₹4,400–5,500
Fly from Kanpur Airport
1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KNU - VNS
5h 40m
₹8,689–22,873
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jhakarkati Bus Station to Alambaghbus Ordinary / ...
2. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus
9h 18m
₹541–1,033
Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane LKO - VNS
7h 20m
₹6,153–17,711

Kanpur to Varanasi by train

75Weekly Trains

5h 25mAverage Duration

₹220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349.7 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines flies from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) twice daily.

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