Kanpur to Varanasi

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Kanpur to Varanasi Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	TravelODesk India	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+4h 50m	$160.00
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	00:20	06:00	$14.55
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	00:55	06:00	$16.33
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	01:15	06:00	$5.60
Bus	Bss Cool Cool Travels	AC Sleeper	01:40	09:00	$26.37
Bus	Laxmi Holidays	AC Seater	02:00	07:00	$7.61
Bus	Ashok Tour And Travels	AC Seater	02:25	08:45	$32.95
Bus	Gola Bus Service	AC Seater	02:50	09:20	$10.98
Bus	Laxmi Holidays	AC Seater	03:15	09:00	$9.19
Bus	Tomar Travels	AC Sleeper	03:35	09:30	$7.14
Bus	Vidhan Tour Travels	AC Semi Sleeper	03:55	08:51	$5.48
Bus	Laxmi Holidays	AC Seater	04:15	10:45	$9.88
Bus	Bss Cool Cool Travels	AC Semi Sleeper	04:40	11:45	$32.97
Bus	Tiwari and Brothers	AC Sleeper	05:00	10:45	$11.53
Bus	Palak Travels	AC Seater	05:20	12:30	$8.78
Bus	Comfort Tour And Travels	AC Seater	05:40	12:30	$16.48
Bus	Bhaiya Travels U	AC Sleeper	06:00	11:00	$17.58
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	06:20	14:40	$11.46
Bus	UPSRTC	Non-AC Seater	06:38	17:35	$6.77
Bus	UPSRTC	Non-AC Seater	07:02	20:33	$6.77

How to get from Kanpur to Varanasi

Travelling between Kanpur and Varanasi is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 34.53 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.22.

How long does it take to get from Kanpur to Varanasi?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 8 hours to travel between Kanpur and Varanasi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kanpur and Varanasi. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 7h 20m to reach Varanasi.

How much does it cost to get from Kanpur to Varanasi?

Travelling between Kanpur and Varanasi can be as cheap as USD 19.22 if you opt for a Raj Shila Travels bus and as expensive as USD 34.53 if you buy a Diva Bus Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kanpur and Varanasi ?

4 from Kanpur to Varanasi starting from 00:30 Kanpur until 06:10 Kanpur

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kanpur to Varanasi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Kanpur to Varanasi overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kanpur and Varanasi

Bss Cool Cool Travels, Diva Bus, India Getbookcab , Raj Shila Travels

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kanpur and Varanasi

Cab Expresso, TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kanpur to Varanasi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

97% took a train
3% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Kanpur to Varanasi

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Kanpur to Varanasi