How to travel from Salem to Kanpur, India

The distance between Salem and Kanpur is around 1,795km (1,116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salem to Kanpur by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tiruchchirapali then fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Kanpur (KNU).

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kanpur Central.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kanpur.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,984km (1,233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Kanpur

There are several options for getting from Salem to Kanpur by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,435 ($18) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).

The distance between Salem and Kanpur is around 1,795km (1,116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,661km (1,032 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Salem and Kanpur by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salem to Kanpur is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Kanpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,435 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Kanpur. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Kanpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Kanpur. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 14h, 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 Salem and Kanpur. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchchirapali then fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 7h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Kanpur. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchchirapali then fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Kanpur (KNU). instead which will take 7h 60m.

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 Salem and Kanpur. The distance is around 1,984km (1,233 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 Salem to Kanpur is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around ₹8,755 ($110).

How do I get from Salem to Kanpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Salem and Kanpur

Transport options from Salem to Kanpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
7h 60m
₹8,755($110)
once daily2,008km (1,248 miles)
Train to Coimbatore Jn, Fly7h 60m
₹9,550($120)
once a week2,304km (1,432 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly8h 30m
₹8,195($105)
twice a week1,795km (1,116 miles)
Train to Tambaram, plane9h 25m
₹7,480($95)
once daily1,944km (1,208 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane10hrs
₹7,165($90)
twice a week1,917km (1,191 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
₹1,435($18)
4 times a week2,332km (1,449 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
₹18,625($235)
on demand1,984km (1,233 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