What is the best way to travel from Kanpur to Varanasi?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Varanasi from Kanpur?
You can get to Varanasi with just $6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, 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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FlixBus5h 30m04:45 AMKanpurBus Stop10:15 AMVaranasiRed Bus0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Kanpur (India) at 8/14/2025 4:45:00 AM to Red Bus, Varanasi (India) arriving at 8/14/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus5h 30m04:45 AMKanpurBus Stop10:15 AMVaranasiRed Bus0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Kanpur (India) at 8/16/2025 4:45:00 AM to Red Bus, Varanasi (India) arriving at 8/16/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus5h 30m04:45 AMKanpurBus Stop10:15 AMVaranasiRed Bus0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Kanpur (India) at 8/18/2025 4:45:00 AM to Red Bus, Varanasi (India) arriving at 8/18/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Kanpur to Varanasi?
You can get to Varanasi from Kanpur in just 5h 30m with a Bus from FlixBus. 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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FlixBus5h 30m04:45 AMKanpurBus Stop10:15 AMVaranasiRed Bus0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Kanpur (India) at 8/14/2025 4:45:00 AM to Red Bus, Varanasi (India) arriving at 8/14/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus5h 30m04:45 AMKanpurBus Stop10:15 AMVaranasiRed Bus0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Kanpur (India) at 8/16/2025 4:45:00 AM to Red Bus, Varanasi (India) arriving at 8/16/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus5h 30m04:45 AMKanpurBus Stop10:15 AMVaranasiRed Bus0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Kanpur (India) at 8/18/2025 4:45:00 AM to Red Bus, Varanasi (India) arriving at 8/18/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Bus from Kanpur to Varanasi
What are the most popular stations in Kanpur and Varanasi?
In Kanpur, you will usually depart from Jhakarkati Bus Stand, Bus Stop or Kanpur Anwarganj Train Station, while in Varanasi you will be arriving at Banaras Train Station, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station or Red Bus, 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 Varanasi from Kanpur? With 1 connections between 1 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 Kanpur and Varanasi, you can pay as low as $6 with a Bus from FlixBus.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 FlixBus: you will get to Varanasi in just 5h 30m.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 Kanpur and Varanasi are FlixBus, 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 Kanpur and Varanasi 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 Kanpur Airport or to Mughal Sarāi, and look at flights from Kanpur Airport, and landing at . 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 Kanpur to Varanasi?
The most popular companies between Kanpur and Varanasi, are FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Kanpur to Varanasi
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kanpur to Varanasi. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Kanpur to Varanasi
How can I reach Varanasi from Kanpur?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Varanasi from Kanpur.
How far is Varanasi from Kanpur?
The distance between Kanpur and Varanasi is 183.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kanpur and Varanasi?
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 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 73 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kanpur to Varanasi?
You can get to Varanasi with just $6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Kanpur to Varanasi?
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 Varanasi in just 5h 30m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Kanpur and to Varanasi
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kanpur and to Varanasi. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
