How to travel from Ahmedabad to Kanpur, India

The distance between Ahmedabad and Kanpur is around 1,018km (633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KanpurAhmedabad if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Kanpur (KNU).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,060($140)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Govindpuri.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi Kashmiri Gate - Gokhale Market and then to Kanpur.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,990($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Distance1,079km (670 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ahmedabad and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Ahmedabad to Kanpur by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,445 ($81).

The distance between Ahmedabad and Kanpur is around 1,018km (633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 870km (541 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ahmedabad and Kanpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₹6,445 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Ahmedabad and Kanpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ahmedabad and Kanpur. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ahmedabad and Kanpur with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 17h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Ahmedabad and Kanpur. Trains depart once a week and will take around 17h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ahmedabad and Kanpur. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ahmedabad to Kanpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi Kashmiri Gate - Gokhale Market and Anand Vihar ISBT Main Road. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Ashok Travels Mandsaur Group and UPSRTC run regular bus services between Ahmedabad and Kanpur. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ahmedabad and Kanpur. Flights depart from Ahmedabad (AMD) and arrive at Kanpur (KNU) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Ahmedabad to Kanpur. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ahmedabad to Kanpur typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Ahmedabad (AMD) and and arrive into Kanpur (KNU).

The closest major airport to Kanpur is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) (LKO) which is approximately 65km (41 miles) from Kanpur. Allahabad Airport (IXD) (IXD) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ahmedabad and Kanpur. The distance is around 1,079km (670 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ahmedabad to Kanpur is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₹11,060 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ahmedabad and Kanpur

Transport options from Ahmedabad to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
₹11,060($140)
on demand1,580km (982 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
₹6,445($81)
every 2 hours1,018km (633 miles)
Train
17h 35m
₹635($8)
every 20 mins1,136km (706 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
₹1,990($25)
once daily1,425km (885 miles)
Drive
15h 30m
₹8,755($110)
on demand1,079km (670 miles)

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Airports near Kanpur

The following major airports near Kanpur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

LKO
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Kanpur
IXD
Allahabad Airport (IXD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Kanpur
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
394km (245 miles) from Kanpur