How to travel from Mumbai to Kanpur, India

The distance between Mumbai and Kanpur is around 1,143km (710 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mumbai 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 Mumbai (BOM) to Kanpur (KNU).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,040($100)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Train

Take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Distance1,303km (809 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mumbai and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Mumbai to Kanpur by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,040 ($100).

The distance between Mumbai and Kanpur is around 1,143km (710 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,121km (696 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Mumbai and Kanpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mumbai to Kanpur is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₹8,040 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Mumbai and Kanpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mumbai and Kanpur. It typically takes around 22h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mumbai to Kanpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mumbai CST and C Shivaji Maharaj T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Mumbai and Kanpur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 40m, 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 Mumbai and Kanpur. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mumbai and Kanpur. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and arrive at Kanpur (KNU). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mumbai and Kanpur with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

Spicejet and IndiGo Airlines fly between Mumbai and Kanpur. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and and arrive into Kanpur (KNU). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Mumbai to Kanpur typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) 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 Mumbai and Kanpur. The distance is around 1,303km (809 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 Mumbai to Kanpur is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹8,040 ($100).

How do I get from Mumbai to Kanpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Mumbai and Kanpur

Transport options from Mumbai to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 10m
₹8,040($100)
every 15 mins1,143km (710 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
₹7,005($88)
every 2 hours1,281km (796 miles)
Fly to Allahabad (IXD), Train4h 55m
₹8,755($110)
hourly1,375km (855 miles)
Train + 1 similar
22h 40m
₹795($10)
once daily1,361km (846 miles)
Train to Kanpur Central23h 35m
₹795($10)
twice daily1,345km (836 miles)
Drive
18h 40m
₹10,585($135)
on demand1,303km (809 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