What is the best way to travel from Lucknow to Kanpur?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Kanpur from Lucknow?
You can get to Kanpur with just $2 by taking a Bus from UPSRTC, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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UPSRTC2h 20m09:10 AMLucknowBus Stop11:30 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Raj Ratan Tours and Travels1h 0m010:15 PMLucknowBus Stop11:15 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0First ClassA Bus from Raj Ratan Tours and Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 10:15:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Miles India1h 55m09:30 PMLucknowBus Stop11:25 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0First ClassA Bus from Miles India goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 9:30:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
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Hans Travels1h 50m09:50 PMLucknowBus Stop11:40 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Hans Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 9:50:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Babu Travels2h 30m06:45 PMLucknowBus Stop9:15 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Babu Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 6:45:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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UPSRTC2h 20m01:10 AMLucknowBus Stop3:30 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 1:10:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Raj Kalpana Travels3h 0m04:15 AMLucknowBus Stop7:15 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0First ClassA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 4:15:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Panwar Travels2h 0m06:40 AMLucknowBus Stop8:40 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Panwar Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 6:40:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra2h 0m05:30 AMLucknowBus Stop7:30 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 5:30:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Babu Travels2h 30m06:45 PMLucknowBus Stop9:15 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Babu Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 6:45:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from Lucknow to Kanpur?
You can get to Kanpur from Lucknow in just 1h 0m with a Bus from Raj Ratan Tours and Travels. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Raj Ratan Tours and Travels1h 0m010:15 PMLucknowBus Stop11:15 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0First ClassA Bus from Raj Ratan Tours and Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 10:15:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Hans Travels1h 50m09:50 PMLucknowBus Stop11:40 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Hans Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 9:50:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Miles India1h 55m09:30 PMLucknowBus Stop11:25 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0First ClassA Bus from Miles India goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 9:30:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
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UPSRTC2h 20m09:10 AMLucknowBus Stop11:30 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Babu Travels2h 30m06:45 PMLucknowBus Stop9:15 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Babu Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/26/2026 6:45:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/26/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Panwar Travels2h 0m06:40 AMLucknowBus Stop8:40 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Panwar Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 6:40:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra2h 0m05:30 AMLucknowBus Stop7:30 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Jai Shree Ganesh Yatra goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 5:30:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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UPSRTC2h 20m01:10 AMLucknowBus Stop3:30 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from UPSRTC goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 1:10:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Babu Travels2h 30m06:45 PMLucknowBus Stop9:15 PMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from Babu Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 6:45:00 PM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Raj Kalpana Travels3h 0m04:15 AMLucknowBus Stop7:15 AMKanpurJhakarkati Bus Stand0First ClassA Bus from Raj Kalpana Travels goes from Bus Stop, Lucknow (India) at 2/27/2026 4:15:00 AM to Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Kanpur (India) arriving at 2/27/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
What are the most popular stations in Lucknow and Kanpur?
In Lucknow, you will usually depart from Avadh Hospital ChaurahaBus Stop, Charbagh Bus Station or Bus Stop, while in Kanpur you will be arriving at Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Bus Stop or Kanpur Anwarganj Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Kanpur from Lucknow? With 5 connections between Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lucknow and Kanpur, you can pay as low as $2 with a Bus from UPSRTC.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Raj Ratan Tours and Travels: you will get to Kanpur in just 1h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lucknow and Kanpur are UPSRTC, Babu Travels and Raj Ratan Tours and Travels, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Lucknow and Kanpur is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Lucknow Airport or to Kanpur Airport, and look at flights from Lucknow Airport, and landing at Kanpur Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Lucknow to Kanpur?
The most popular companies between Lucknow and Kanpur, are UPSRTC, Babu Travels and Raj Ratan Tours and Travels. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: UPSRTC, Babu Travels, Raj Ratan Tours and Travels and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Lucknow to Kanpur
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lucknow to Kanpur. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Lucknow to Kanpur
How can I reach Kanpur from Lucknow?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Kanpur from Lucknow.
How far is Kanpur from Lucknow?
The distance between Lucknow and Kanpur is 43.8 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lucknow and Kanpur?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 12 kgs, and a flight 17 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lucknow to Kanpur?
You can get to Kanpur with just $2 by taking a Bus from UPSRTC.
What is the fastest way to get from Lucknow to Kanpur?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Kanpur in just 1h 0m with a Bus from Raj Ratan Tours and Travels.
More routes to Lucknow and to Kanpur
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lucknow and to Kanpur. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
