How to travel from Puducherry to Kanpur, India

The distance between Puducherry and Kanpur is around 1,779km (1,105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Puducherry to Kanpur 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 Pondicherry (PNY) to Kanpur (KNU).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,105($125)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Train

Take the train to VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station and then to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vijayawada then take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,465($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,989km (1,236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Kanpur by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,105 ($125).

The distance between Puducherry and Kanpur is around 1,779km (1,105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,616km (1,004 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Puducherry and Kanpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Kanpur is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ₹10,105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Kanpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Kanpur. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Kanpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Kanpur. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Puducherry and Kanpur. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puducherry and Kanpur. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and arrive at Kanpur (KNU) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Puducherry to Kanpur. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puducherry to Kanpur typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) 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 Puducherry and Kanpur. The distance is around 1,989km (1,236 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Kanpur is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₹10,105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Kanpur

Transport options from Puducherry to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
₹10,105($125)
on demand1,779km (1,105 miles)
Train and Plane6h 50m
₹9,150($115)
once daily1,950km (1,212 miles)
Train to Trisulam, plane7h 20m
₹7,320($90)
once daily1,794km (1,115 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
₹1,035($13)
once a week2,191km (1,361 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 12h
₹2,465($31)
6 times a week2,262km (1,406 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
₹18,705($235)
on demand1,989km (1,236 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