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

By train: approximately 5 hrs 52 min. By road: approximately 3 hrs 59 min.

Kanpur to Varanasi: 294 km | Travel Routes

Q: What is the distance from Kanpur to Varanasi?

The aerial distance from Kanpur to Varanasi is approximately 294 km (183 miles). By road, the distance is approximately 323 km.

Q: What is the best way to travel from Kanpur to Varanasi?

Train is the most comfortable option at approximately 5 hrs 52 min. Buses take about 7 hrs 11 min and are the most affordable.

Kanpur

Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh

294 km

aerial distance (straight line)

183 miles · Road distance: ~323 km (via road)

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323 km

Road distance

3 hrs 59 min

Drive time

294 km

Aerial distance

Route data via OpenStreetMap

How to get from Kanpur to Varanasi

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By Flight

1 hrs 9 min

Fly from Lucknow (LKO), nearest to Kanpur

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By Train

5 hrs 52 min

323 km · Multiple daily trains

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By Bus

7 hrs 11 min

323 km · AC/Non-AC available

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By Car

3 hrs 59 min

323 km via highway

🚆 Kanpur to Varanasi Trains (102)

Train	Dep	Arr	Duration	Classes
New Delhi-Sealdah AC Duronto Express #12260 · Drnt	01:02	04:56	3h 54m	1A,2A,3A
Anand ViharT Delhi-Sasaram GaribRath Express #22410 · GR	01:15	06:30	5h 15m	3A
West Bengal Sampark Kranti Express #12330 · SKr	01:15	06:30	5h 15m	2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp #12502 · SKr	06:20			1A,2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express #12826 · SKr	13:30	19:00	5h 30m	2A,3A,SL
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express #12820 · SKr	13:30	19:26	5h 56m	2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express #12274 · Drnt	18:15	22:23	4h 08m	1A,2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp #12424 · Raj	18:39	22:45	4h 06m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express #22424 · Raj	18:39	22:45	4h 06m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express #12282 · Drnt	18:43	23:12	4h 29m	1A,2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express #12454 · Raj	21:05	01:18	4h 13m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Ranchi Garib Rath #12878 · GR	21:05	01:18	4h 13m	3A
NEW DELHI - RANCHI Rajdhani Exp #12440 · Raj	21:05	01:18	4h 13m	1A,2A,3A
NEW DELHI - KOL SEALDAH Rajdhani Exp #12314 · Raj	21:25	01:28	4h 03m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express #12302 · Raj	21:42	01:45	4h 03m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express #12306 · Raj	21:42	01:45	4h 03m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Express #12310 · Raj	21:52	01:55	4h 03m	1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express #22812 · Raj	22:02	02:05	4h 03m	1A,2A,3A
NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro) #22824 · Raj	22:02	02:05	4h 03m	1A,2A,3A
AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath #22406 · GR	22:17	02:20	4h 03m	3A,CC
Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express #12570 · GR	22:17	02:20	4h 03m	3A
MUMBAI LTT - KAMAKHYA AC Exp #12519 · SF				2A,3A,SL
Shiv Ganga Express #12560 · SF	00:55	07:30	6h 35m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Amritsar - Sealdah Superfast Express #12380 · SF	01:15	06:30	5h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Delhi Gaya S #03686 · SF	01:15	06:35	5h 20m	2A,3A,SL
AGRA CANTT - KOLKATA CHITPUR SF Exp #12320 · SF	01:15	06:30	5h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Marudhar Express #14866 · Exp	01:25	09:30	8h 05m	2A,3A,SL
Marudhar Express #14854 · Exp	01:25	10:30	9h 05m	2A,3A,SL
Marudhar Express #14864 · Exp	01:25	08:35	7h 10m	2A,3A,SL
Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express #11106 · Exp	01:30	07:00	5h 30m	3A,SL
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express #12818 · SF	01:50	06:45	4h 55m	2A,3A,SL
Magadh Express #12402 · SF	02:45	07:40	4h 55m	1A,2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - RAXAUL Jan Sadharan Exp #15268 · Exp	02:50	19:45	16h 55m
PUNE - DARBHANGA Gyan Ganga Exp #11033 · Exp	02:50	19:45	16h 55m	2A,3A,SL
PUNE - GORAKHPUR Exp #11037 · Exp	02:50	19:45	16h 55m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - RANCHI Exp #18610 · Exp	02:50	19:45	16h 55m	2A,3A,SL
Swatantrata Sainani Express #12562 · SF	02:55	08:35	5h 40m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT - Kamakhya (Weekly) Special #05649 · Exp	03:05	18:50	15h 45m	3A,SL
Janata Express #13040 · Exp	03:55	12:00	8h 05m
Indore-Patna Express #19313 · Exp	04:05	11:10	7h 05m	2A,3A,SL
Indore-Rajendranagar Express #19321 · Exp	04:05	11:35	7h 30m	2A,3A,SL
Mathura Patna Express #13238 · Exp	04:30	12:25	7h 55m	2A,3A,SL
Mathura Patna Express #13240 · Exp	04:30	11:55	7h 25m	2A,3A,SL
Purushottam SF Express #12802 · SF	04:55	10:20	5h 25m	2A,3A,SL
Farakka Express #13414 · Exp	05:45	15:00	9h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Farakka Express #13484 · Exp	05:45	15:00	9h 15m	2A,3A,SL
OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp #14056 · Mail	05:55	11:20	5h 25m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI BANDRA T - PATNA Exp #19049 · Exp	06:17	23:30	17h 13m	2A,3A,SL
VALSAD - MUZAFFARPUR Shramik Exp #19051 · Exp	06:18	22:15	15h 57m	2A,3A,SL
NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express #12350 · SF	06:20	11:32	5h 12m	3A,SL
Valsad-Varanasi Weekly Special #09051 · Exp	06:30	01:10	18h 40m	2A,3A,SL
Lal Quila Express #13112 · Exp	07:00	14:00	7h 00m	3A,SL
MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Mail (via Allahabad) #12322 · SF	07:05	00:02	16h 57m	1A,2A,3A,SL
PUNE - PATLIPUTRA SF Exp #12149 · SF	07:25	00:15	16h 50m	2A,3A,SL
Garib Nawaz Express #18632 · Exp	07:45	13:50	6h 05m	3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA Janta Exp #13202 · Exp	08:15	03:55	19h 40m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - PATLIPUTRA SF Exp #12141 · SF	08:30	00:30	16h 00m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI CST - VARANASI Mahanagari Exp #11093 · Exp	10:15	04:40	18h 25m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - VARANASI SF Exp #12167 · SF	10:30	03:50	17h 20m	3A,SL
Jodhpur-Howrah SF Express #12308 · SF	11:15	16:50	5h 35m	2A,3A,SL
Bikaner-Howrah SF Express #22308 · SF	11:15	16:50	5h 35m	3A,SL
New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express #12816 · SF	12:30	18:00	5h 30m	2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI - PURI Neelanchal SF Exp #12876 · SF	12:40	20:00	7h 20m	2A,3A,SL
DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp #12506 · SF	13:00	18:10	5h 10m	2A,3A,SL
Ajmer-RajendraNagar Ziyarat Express #12396 · SF	13:40	19:25	5h 45m	2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Howrah SF Express #12324 · SF	13:40	19:25	5h 45m	2A,3A,SL
Seemanchal Express #12488 · SF	13:55	19:45	5h 50m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - VARANASI Ratnagiri Exp #12165 · SF	14:20	07:05	16h 45m	2A,3A,SL
Kalka Mail #12312 · SF	14:35	20:10	5h 35m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Sikkim Mahananda Express #14084 · Exp	15:20	21:00	5h 40m	2A,3A,SL
Varuna Express #24228 · Exp	16:00	23:20	7h 20m	CC
MUMBAI LTT - GORAKHPUR Kashi Exp #15017 · Exp	16:45	12:40	19h 55m	2A,3A,SL
Kolhapur-Gorakhpur Express Slip #11039-Slip · Exp	16:45	12:40	19h 55m	SL
VASCO DA GAMA - PATNA SF Exp #12741 · SF	17:00	08:10	15h 10m	2A,3A,SL
Chauri Chaura Express #15003 · Exp	17:30	00:30	7h 00m	1A,2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp #15647 · Exp	17:40	08:55	15h 15m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp #15645 · Exp	17:40	08:55	15h 15m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - BHAGALPUR SF Exp #12336 · SF	17:40	08:55	15h 15m	2A,3A,SL
SURAT - BHAGALPUR Tapti Ganga Exp #19047 · Exp	18:00	09:30	15h 30m	3A,SL
Azimabad Express #12947 · SF	19:05	00:45	5h 40m	3A,SL
Bikaner Guwahati Express #25631 · Exp	19:05	00:45	5h 40m	3A,SL
BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp #15631 · Exp	19:05	00:45	5h 40m	2A,3A,SL
OKHA - GUWAHATI EXP #15635 · Exp	19:30	04:55	9h 25m	2A,3A,SL
GANDHIDHAM - KAMAKHYA Exp #15667 · Exp	19:30	04:55	9h 25m	2A,3A,SL
Ananya Express #12316 · SF	20:05	02:45	6h 40m	2A,3A,SL
Okha Varanasi Express #19569 · Exp	20:05	05:00	8h 55m	2A,3A,SL
GANDHIDHAM - HOWRAH Garbha Exp #12937 · SF	20:05	02:45	6h 40m	2A,3A,SL
BIKANER - KOLKATA CHITPUR Pratap Exp #12495 · SF	20:05	02:45	6h 40m	2A,3A,SL
Ahmedabad-Asansol (Weekly) SF Parasnath Express #12941 · SF	20:05	02:45	6h 40m	3A,SL
Mahabodhi Express #12398 · SF	20:15	02:35	6h 20m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp #12362 · SF	20:40	12:15	15h 35m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - RAXAUL Karmabhoomi Exp #12546 · SF	20:50	12:15	15h 25m
MUMBAI LTT - DARBHANGA Pawan Exp #11065 · Exp	21:40	14:00	16h 20m	2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - DARBHANGA Pawan Exp #11061 · Exp	21:40	14:00	16h 20m	2A,3A,SL
Vikramshila Express #12368 · SF	21:44	03:28	5h 44m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Kamayani Express #11071 · Exp	22:00	19:25	21h 25m	2A,3A,SL
Sabarmati Express #19167 · Exp	23:20	09:50	10h 30m	2A,SL
Sampoorna Kranti Express #12394 · SF	23:25	04:04	4h 39m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Lichhavi Express #14006 · Exp	23:30	06:15	6h 45m	2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express #12382 · SF	23:40	05:15	5h 35m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express #12304 · SF	23:40	04:40	5h 00m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Ajmer Sealdah Express #12988 · SF	23:53	04:55	5h 02m	2A,3A,SL

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Quick facts

Aerial distance

294 km (183 mi)

Road distance

~323 km

Recommended

Train (5 hrs 52 min)

Most affordable

Bus

📍 Kanpur to Varanasi distance overview

The straight-line distance from Kanpur to Varanasi is approximately 294 km (183 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 323 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks.

294 kmAerial distance

~323 kmBy road

5 hrs 52 minTrain

🚆 By train — Kanpur to Varanasi

5 hrs 52 min ~323 km Multiple daily trains

Indian Railways connects Kanpur and Varanasi with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 5 hrs 52 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.

AC 2-Tier (2A)Curtained berths, comfortable

AC 3-Tier (3A)Popular, good value

Sleeper Class (SL)Budget, non-AC

Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.

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🚌 By bus — Kanpur to Varanasi

7 hrs 11 min ~323 km Most affordable

Bus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Kanpur to Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 7 hrs 11 min covering ~323 km. Both government and private operators service this route.

Volvo ACPremium comfort, reclining seats

AC SleeperFull-length beds, ideal for overnight

AC SeaterAir-conditioned, mid-range

Non-ACBudget-friendly, frequent service

Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.

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🚗 By car — Kanpur to Varanasi

3 hrs 59 min ~323 km

A road trip from Kanpur to Varanasi covers approximately 323 km and takes around 3 hrs 59 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.

💡 Travel tips for Kanpur to Varanasi

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Book early
Book trains 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season (Oct-Mar) for better prices and availability.

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Check weather
Avoid monsoon (Jun-Sep) for road trips. Road conditions can deteriorate and flights may face delays.

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Carry valid ID
Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID is required for train travel and recommended for bus journeys.

Where to stay in Varanasi

Budget to luxury hotels. Compare prices on FareEagle.

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🔗 Useful travel resources

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Kanpur to Varanasi? ▼

The aerial (straight-line) distance from Kanpur to Varanasi is approximately 294 km (183 miles). The road distance is approximately 323 km, which takes about 3 hrs 59 min by car.

What is the best way to travel from Kanpur to Varanasi? ▼

The most comfortable option is by train, taking approximately 5 hrs 52 min. Buses take about 7 hrs 11 min and are the most affordable.

Are there buses from Kanpur to Varanasi? ▼

Yes, multiple bus operators run services on the Kanpur to Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 7 hrs 11 min. You can search and book bus tickets on FareEagle with AC Sleeper, AC Seater, and Non-AC options.

How long does the train take from Kanpur to Varanasi? ▼

The train from Kanpur to Varanasi takes approximately 5 hrs 52 min. Express trains are faster while passenger trains make more stops. Check train schedules and availability on IRCTC.

Can I book Kanpur to Varanasi travel on FareEagle? ▼

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