Ayodhya → Lucknow
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Uttar Pradesh · 188 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMAKHYA - GANDHIDHAM Exp #15668 · Exp |
19:20 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| MUZAFFARPUR - SURAT Exp #19054 · Exp |
12:05 | 3A,SL | ||
| Faizabad-Mumbai LTT SF Express #12564 · SF |
00:04 | 19:52 | 19h 48m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Utsarg Express #18191 · Exp |
02:29 | 09:20 | 6h 51m | 3A,SL |
| GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp #15023 · Exp |
11:45 | 17:55 | 6h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GUWAHATI - OKHA DWARKA EXP #15636 · Exp |
13:17 | 19:20 | 6h 03m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13483 · Exp |
15:15 | 21:05 | 5h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sabarmati Express #19168 · Exp |
18:02 | 01:02 | 7h 00m | 2A,SL |
| Sabarmati Express #19166 · Exp |
18:02 | 01:02 | 7h 00m | 2A,SL |
| Patna-Indore Express #19322 · Exp |
18:43 | 00:28 | 5h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kaifiat Express #12225 · SF |
19:21 | 00:45 | 5h 24m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Patna Mathura Express #13237 · Exp |
19:47 | 01:20 | 5h 33m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Marudhar Express #14853 · Exp |
20:16 | 01:55 | 5h 39m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KAMAKHYA - JAIPUR Kavi Guru Exp #19710 · Exp |
23:37 | 04:15 | 4h 38m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Ayodhya to Kanpur is approximately 188 km (117 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 219 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks.
Kanpur does not have its own commercial airport. The nearest airport is Lucknow (LKO). Fly to the nearest airport and continue by road or rail.
Search Flights to Nearest AirportIndian Railways connects Ayodhya and Kanpur with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 59 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Ayodhya to Kanpur route. The journey takes approximately 4 hrs 52 min covering ~219 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Ayodhya to Kanpur covers approximately 219 km and takes around 2 hrs 42 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India
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