How to travel from Kanpur to Pune, India

The distance between Kanpur and Pune is around 1,251km (777 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kanpur to Pune by plane, train, bus 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 Kanpur (KNU) to Pune (PNQ).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,665($135)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Pune Jn.

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Thane then take the bus to Swargate.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pune.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Distance1,298km (807 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanpur and Pune

There are several options for getting from Kanpur to Pune by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,040 ($100).

The distance between Kanpur and Pune is around 1,251km (777 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,104km (686 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kanpur and Pune by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanpur to Pune is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹8,040 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanpur and Pune, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanpur and Pune. It typically takes around 24h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kanpur and Pune with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 24h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kanpur and Pune. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 24h 50m, 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 Pune. We recommend that you take the train to Lucknow then fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Pune (PNQ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kanpur and Pune. Flights depart from Kanpur (KNU) and arrive at Pune (PNQ) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Kanpur to Pune. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kanpur to Pune typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Kanpur (KNU) and and arrive into Pune (PNQ).

The closest major airport to Pune is Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Pune. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) and Shirdi Airport (SAG) (SAG) 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 Pune. The distance is around 1,298km (807 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanpur to Pune is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₹10,665 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanpur and Pune

Transport options from Kanpur to Pune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 35m
₹10,665($135)
every 15 mins2,238km (1,390 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
₹8,040($100)
hourly1,251km (777 miles)
Train to Prayagraj Jn, Fly4h 45m
₹5,015($63)
hourly1,326km (824 miles)
Plane and Train6h 10m
₹8,195($105)
every 3 hours1,323km (822 miles)
Train
24h 50m
₹715($9)
3 times a week1,405km (873 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 3h
₹1,115($14)
twice daily1,468km (912 miles)
Drive
18h 40m
₹10,505($130)
on demand1,298km (807 miles)

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Airports near Pune

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

PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Pune
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Pune
SAG
Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Pune