How to travel from Kanpur to Bhagalpur, India

The distance between Kanpur and Bhagalpur is around 751km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kanpur to Bhagalpur by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Deoghar (DGH), Train

Fly from Kanpur (KNU) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Bhagalpur.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,300($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bhagalpur.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Bhāgalpur.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance795km (494 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanpur and Bhagalpur

There are several options for getting from Kanpur to Bhagalpur by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,300 ($140).

The distance between Kanpur and Bhagalpur is around 751km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (431 miles)

It takes around 13h 45m to get from Kanpur and Bhagalpur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanpur to Bhagalpur is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ₹11,300 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanpur and Bhagalpur, 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 Kanpur and Bhagalpur. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kanpur and Bhagalpur with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 13h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kanpur and Bhagalpur. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 13h 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 Kanpur and Bhagalpur. We recommend that you fly from Kanpur (KNU) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Bhagalpur. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanpur to Bhagalpur. We recommend that you take the train to Lucknow then fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Bhagalpur. instead which will take 7h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bhagalpur is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) which is approximately 186km (115 miles) from Bhagalpur. Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (IXB) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) 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 Kanpur and Bhagalpur. The distance is around 795km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanpur to Bhagalpur is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around ₹400 ($5).

How do I get from Kanpur to Bhagalpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Kanpur and Bhagalpur

Transport options from Kanpur to Bhagalpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Deoghar (DGH), Train + 4 similar
6h 15m
₹11,300($140)
once a week1,582km (983 miles)
Train and Plane7h 35m
₹9,870($125)
once a week1,683km (1,046 miles)
Train to Lucknow, plane7h 40m
₹6,765($85)
every 4 hours751km (467 miles)
Plane and Train9h 60m
₹8,595($110)
once daily1,524km (947 miles)
Train to Lucknow, plane12h 20m
₹6,765($85)
twice daily1,414km (879 miles)
Train
13h 45m
₹400($5)
4 times a day769km (478 miles)
Drive
11hrs
₹7,480($95)
on demand795km (494 miles)

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Airports near Bhagalpur

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

RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (115 miles) from Bhagalpur
IXB
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Bhagalpur
GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
228km (142 miles) from Bhagalpur