How to travel from Kota to Kanpur, India

The distance between Kota and Kanpur is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Kanpur (KNU).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,605($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kanpur.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,960($100)
Operated by

Shree Tour and Travels

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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Kota to Kanpur by train, taxi, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,605 ($83).

The distance between Kota and Kanpur is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)

It takes around 13h 5m to get from Kota and Kanpur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kota to Kanpur is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₹6,605 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Kota 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 Kota and Kanpur. It typically takes around 13h 5m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kota and Kanpur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 13h 5m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kota and Kanpur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 5m, 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 Kota and Kanpur. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Kanpur. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Kota and Kanpur. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Kanpur is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 5m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).

How do I get from Kota to Kanpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Kota and Kanpur

Transport options from Kota to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 25m
₹6,605($83)
once daily895km (556 miles)
Train and Plane7hrs
₹4,375($55)
5 times a day897km (557 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 15m
₹5,175($65)
once daily845km (525 miles)
Train
13h 5m
₹320($4)
once daily598km (371 miles)
Taxi
7h 50m
₹7,960($100)
on demand541km (336 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
₹5,095($64)
on demand541km (336 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