There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane MAA - KNU
6h 51m₹8,890–16,468Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kanpur Centraltrain 12512 / ...
34h 20m₹955–7,215Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kanpurbus
2dDrive 1,756.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to IIT Kanpurcar 1,756.5 km
26h 55m₹19,666–28,407Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane TIR - KNU
22h 20m₹13,687–24,839
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹7,500 and takes 34h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to IIT Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kanpur via Hyderabad and Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to IIT Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kalianpur via Kanpur Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.
The distance between Chennai and IIT Kanpur is 1527 km. The road distance is 1756.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 34h 20m and costs ₹950 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur, including transfers.
Chennai to IIT Kanpur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to IIT Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to IIT Kanpur is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹7,500 and takes 34h 20m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and IIT Kanpur, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kanpur Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 32h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–19,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Hyderabad, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Vijayawada, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kanpur Airport via Visakhapatnam, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,000–3,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–6,500
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Hyderabad to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 31h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- shashipujan123@gmail.com
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Lucknow to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to IIT Kanpur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Hyderabad station.
Chennai to IIT Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to IIT Kanpur is 1757 km. It takes approximately 26h 55m to drive from Chennai to IIT Kanpur.
There are 142+ hotels available in IIT Kanpur.