There are 5 ways to get from Lucknow to Kanpur by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Central11124 / ...
1h 40m₹130–1,100Bus
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Jhakarkati Bus StationOrdinary / ...
2h 4m₹150–290Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lucknow to Kanpur81.3 km
1h 32m₹382Drive 77.5 km
- Drive from Lucknow to Kanpur77.5 km
1h 9m₹818–1,181Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucknow to Kanpur77.5 km
1h 9m₹950–1,200
Lucknow to Kanpur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Kanpur is to bus which costs ₹150 - ₹290 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Kanpur is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alambagh and arriving at Jhakarkati Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknow and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Lucknow and Kanpur is 72 km. The road distance is 77.5 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
The train from Lucknow to Kanpur Central takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lucknow to Kanpur bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Alambagh station.
Lucknow to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Kanpur is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹150 - ₹290 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Kanpur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Kanpur Central hourly. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, UPSRTC operates a bus from Alambagh to Jhakarkati Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–290 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknow to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Alambagh to Jhakarkati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–290
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹150–200
- Janrath
- ₹200–290
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹382
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,200
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
Lucknow to Kanpur bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Jhakarkati Bus Station.
Lucknow to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Kanpur is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Lucknow to Kanpur.
There are 150+ hotels available in Kanpur.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lucknow and Kanpur. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.