How to travel from Delhi to Kanpur, India

The distance between Delhi and Kanpur is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kanpur (KNU).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,970($75)
Operated by

Spicejet

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kanpur.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,140($140)
Operated by

South Delhi Taxi Rental

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance497km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Delhi and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Delhi to Kanpur by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,970 ($75).

The distance between Delhi and Kanpur is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Delhi and Kanpur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Delhi to Kanpur is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹5,970 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Delhi and Kanpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Delhi and Kanpur. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Delhi and Kanpur with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 4h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Delhi and Kanpur. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Delhi and Kanpur. We recommend that you fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Delhi and Kanpur. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and arrive at Kanpur (KNU). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Delhi and Kanpur with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Spicejet fly between Delhi and Kanpur. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and and arrive into Kanpur (KNU). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Delhi to Kanpur typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) 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 Delhi and Kanpur. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Delhi to Kanpur is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).

How do I get from Delhi to Kanpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Delhi and Kanpur

Transport options from Delhi to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
₹5,970($75)
every 20 mins431km (268 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
₹4,535($57)
every 2 hours530km (329 miles)
Train
4h 45m
₹320($4)
hourly439km (273 miles)
Taxi
5h 50m
₹11,140($140)
on demand497km (309 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
₹4,060($51)
on demand497km (309 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