Day trip from Varanasi to Kanpur
Kanpur lies 295 km (183 mi) north-west of Varanasi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 295 km (183 mi) apart, Kanpur is a realistic day trip from Varanasi: about 4 h 48 min each way by road.
| Varanasi | Kanpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kanpur
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Staying in Kanpur
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (181), and 1 are five-star. Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,957 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kanpur from Varanasi?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Varanasi; by road roughly 360 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Kanpur by road?
About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Varanasi and Kanpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kanpur?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.