How to travel from Bhagalpur to Kanpur, India

The distance between Bhagalpur and Kanpur is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bhagalpur to Kanpur by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Patna Jn, plane

Take the train to Patna Jn then fly from Patna (PAT) to Lucknow (LKO) then take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,765($85)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Distance797km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhagalpur and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Bhagalpur to Kanpur by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,765 ($85).

The distance between Bhagalpur and Kanpur is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (431 miles)

It takes around 13h 15m to get from Bhagalpur and Kanpur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhagalpur to Kanpur is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx ₹6,765 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhagalpur and Kanpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhagalpur and Kanpur. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bhagalpur and Kanpur with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 13h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bhagalpur and Kanpur. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 13h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bhagalpur and Kanpur. We recommend that you take the train to Patna Jn then fly from Patna (PAT) to Lucknow (LKO) then take the train to Kanpur Central. instead which will take 7h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bhagalpur to Kanpur. We recommend that you take the train to Darbhanga Jn then fly from Darbhanga (DBR) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 9h 40m.

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 Bhagalpur and Kanpur. The distance is around 797km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhagalpur to Kanpur is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around ₹400 ($5).

How do I get from Bhagalpur to Kanpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Bhagalpur and Kanpur

Transport options from Bhagalpur to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Patna Jn, plane + 3 similar
7h 35m
₹6,765($85)
every 4 hours748km (465 miles)
Train to Deoghar, Fly7h 60m
₹6,925($87)
once a week1,582km (983 miles)
Train to Deoghar, plane8h 45m
₹6,685($84)
once a week1,354km (842 miles)
Train and Plane9h 40m
₹7,800($100)
once daily1,524km (947 miles)
Train
13h 15m
₹400($5)
4 times a day769km (478 miles)
Drive
11h 5m
₹7,480($95)
on demand797km (495 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