How to travel from Indore to Kanpur, India

The distance between Indore and Kanpur is around 718km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Indore (IDR) to Kanpur (KNU).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,745($135)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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train
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Train

Take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance718km (446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Indore and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Indore to Kanpur by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,330 ($67).

The distance between Indore and Kanpur is around 718km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Indore and Kanpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Indore to Kanpur is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₹5,330 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Indore and Kanpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Indore and Kanpur. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Indore and Kanpur with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 14hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Indore and Kanpur. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 14hrs, 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 Indore and Kanpur. We recommend that you fly from Indore (IDR) to Lucknow (LKO) then take the train to Kanpur Central. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Indore and Kanpur. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and arrive at Kanpur (KNU) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Indore to Kanpur. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Indore to Kanpur typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) 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 Indore and Kanpur. The distance is around 718km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Indore to Kanpur is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₹10,745 ($135).

How do I get from Indore to Kanpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Indore and Kanpur

Transport options from Indore to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 40m
₹10,745($135)
every 20 mins1,639km (1,018 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
₹5,330($67)
every 2 hours766km (476 miles)
Fly to Allahabad (IXD), Train4h 15m
₹7,085($89)
hourly883km (548 miles)
Fly to Rae Bareli (BEK), Train7h 30m
₹8,995($115)
once daily1,303km (810 miles)
Train
14hrs
₹480($6)
4 times a week773km (480 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
₹5,810($73)
on demand718km (446 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