How to travel from Kerala to Kanpur, India

The distance between Kerala and Kanpur is around 1,807km (1,123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kerala to Kanpur by plane, taxi, 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 Trivandrum (TRV) to Kanpur (KNU).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹14,880($185)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bangalore KSRTC and then to Vadodara then take the train to Kanpur Anwrganj.

  • Duration2 days 10h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,330($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,467km (1,533 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Kerala to Kanpur by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,670 ($21) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,880 ($185).

The distance between Kerala and Kanpur is around 1,807km (1,123 miles).

It takes around 4hrs to get from Kerala and Kanpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kerala to Kanpur is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹14,880 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Kanpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,670 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Kanpur. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kerala to Kanpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochuveli. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Kanpur. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 2 days 2h, 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 Kerala and Kanpur. We recommend that you fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

The flight from Kerala to Kanpur typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Trivandrum (TRV) 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 Kerala and Kanpur. The distance is around 2,467km (1,533 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Kanpur is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹14,880 ($185).

How do I get from Kerala to Kanpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Kanpur

Transport options from Kerala to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
4hrs
₹14,880($185)
on demand2,038km (1,266 miles)
Fly to Kanpur (KNU)4h 25m
₹12,175($155)
on demand1,807km (1,123 miles)
Fly to Kanpur (KNU)4h 50m
₹17,430($220)
on demand2,231km (1,386 miles)
Taxi and Plane4h 35m
₹13,450($170)
on demand1,818km (1,130 miles)
Fly to Lucknow (LKO), Train5h 45m
₹9,230($115)
every 2 hours2,027km (1,259 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
₹13,450($170)
every 2 hours2,527km (1,570 miles)
Train
2 days 2h
₹1,670($21)
3 times a week2,896km (1,800 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 10h
₹5,330($67)
twice a week3,389km (2,106 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
₹19,975($250)
on demand2,467km (1,533 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