Uttar Pradesh · 81 km · Compare train, bus & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath #12209 · GR |
06:15 | 08:05 | 1h 50m | 3A |
| Bihar Sampark Kranti Express #12566 · SKr |
20:20 | 21:50 | 1h 30m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Panchvalley Passenger Slip2 #59386-Slip · Pass |
00:20 | 01:45 | 1h 25m | SL |
| Udyog Nagri Express #12173 · SF |
00:44 | 14:55 | 14h 11m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Marudhar Express #14866 · Exp |
01:25 | 02:50 | 1h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Marudhar Express #14854 · Exp |
01:25 | 02:50 | 1h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Marudhar Express #14864 · Exp |
01:25 | 02:50 | 1h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| LTT Sultanpur Superfast Weekly Express #12143 · SF |
02:50 | 17:25 | 14h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gorakhdham Express #12556 · SF |
03:15 | 04:45 | 1h 30m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Indore-Patna Express #19313 · Exp |
04:05 | 05:25 | 1h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Indore-Rajendranagar Express #19321 · Exp |
04:05 | 05:25 | 1h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bhopal Partapgarh Express #12193 · SF |
04:05 | 05:25 | 1h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bhopal Partapgarh Express #12183 · SF |
04:05 | 05:45 | 1h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Mathura Patna Express #13238 · Exp |
04:30 | 05:55 | 1h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Mathura Patna Express #13240 · Exp |
04:30 | 05:55 | 1h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13414 · Exp |
05:45 | 07:15 | 1h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13484 · Exp |
05:45 | 07:15 | 1h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Jhansi Lucknow Passenger #51813 · Pass |
08:54 | 11:20 | 2h 26m | |
| Kushinagar Express #11015 · Exp |
09:15 | 01:45 | 16h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Jhansi-Lucknow Intercity Express #11109 · Exp |
10:01 | 12:00 | 1h 59m | CC |
| NewDelh-Lucknowi Swarn Shatabdi Express #12004 · SF |
11:25 | 12:30 | 1h 05m | CC |
| Okha-Gorakhpur Express #15046 · Exp |
12:05 | 13:35 | 1h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| SURAT - MUZAFFARPUR Exp #19053 · Exp |
12:05 | 13:35 | 1h 30m | 3A,SL |
| JAIPUR - KAMAKHYA Kavi Guru Exp #19709 · Exp |
12:20 | 13:45 | 1h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| NEW DELHI - PURI Neelanchal SF Exp #12876 · SF |
12:40 | 14:05 | 1h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| AHMEDABAD - MUZAFFARPUR Jan Sadharan Exp #15270 · Exp |
13:50 | 15:10 | 1h 20m | |
| Varuna Express #24228 · Exp |
16:00 | 17:30 | 1h 30m | CC |
| Kanpur Pratapgarh InterCity Express #14124 · Exp |
17:35 | 19:00 | 1h 25m | |
| Gwalior Barauni Mail #11124 · Mail |
17:58 | 20:10 | 2h 12m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Lucknow Express #16093 · Exp |
19:15 | 20:35 | 1h 20m | 3A,SL |
| OKHA - GUWAHATI EXP #15635 · Exp |
19:30 | 20:50 | 1h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| GANDHIDHAM - KAMAKHYA Exp #15667 · Exp |
19:30 | 20:50 | 1h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gomti Express #12420 · SF |
19:55 | 21:25 | 1h 30m | 1A,2A,CC |
| Amrapali Express #15708 · Exp |
23:00 | 00:25 | 1h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sabarmati Express #19165 · Exp |
23:20 | 00:50 | 1h 30m | 2A,SL |
| Sabarmati Express #19167 · Exp |
23:20 | 00:50 | 1h 30m | 2A,SL |
The distance from Kanpur to Lucknow is approximately 74 km as the crow flies. The road distance is about 81 km, making this a comfortable day trip by car or train.
Indian Railways connects Kanpur and Lucknow with regular services. The journey takes around 1 hrs 28 min. Express trains are faster while passenger trains are more frequent on this short route.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel between Kanpur and Lucknow is convenient and affordable. The journey takes approximately 2 hrs 19 min. Both government and private operators service this route with AC and non-AC options.
A comfortable 1 hrs 6 min drive covers the 81 km between Kanpur and Lucknow. This makes for a great day trip by car.
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