Kanpur to Lucknow 80 km by Road · 1.5-2 hours · Cab from ₹2,640
Kanpur → Unnao → Lucknow
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
80km
Drive time
1.5hrs
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Driving Kanpur to Lucknow: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
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How far is Lucknow from Kanpur?
The distance from Kanpur to Lucknow is 80 km by road via NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 1.5-2 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹2,640 (sedan), SUV ₹3,100, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹3,720. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
Looking for a Kanpur–Lucknow cab you can trust? Expect 80 km and about 1.5-2 hours on the road, mostly on NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway. A AC sedan or SUV is available for solo travellers, families and groups alike. Book in two minutes with a fixed fare, verified driver and 24/7 support.
By Road
80 km
Drive Time
1.5-2 hours
Cab From
₹2,640
Fuel (self-drive)
₹571
Kanpur to Lucknow distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 80 km (50 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 1.5-2 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,640 (₹11/km)
- SUV cab fare Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 seater
- ₹3,100 (₹15/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹3,720 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹571 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Kanpur to Lucknow: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 80 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 1.5-2 hours
- Cost
- From ₹2,640
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- 2-2 hrs
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 3-2 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Not practical
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Kanpur to Lucknow, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Kanpur to Lucknow cab fare
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Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
SUV
Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 80 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Kanpur and the drop anywhere in Lucknow. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Kanpur to Lucknow is 80 km by road via NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway via Unnao. It is the same road as Lucknow to Kanpur driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
Kanpur to Lucknow FAQs
What is the distance from Kanpur to Lucknow by road?
Kanpur to Lucknow is 80 km by road via NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway via Unnao. It is the same road as Lucknow to Kanpur driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Kanpur to Lucknow?
About 1.5-2 hours for the 80 km. Good highway. Short comfortable drive.
What does a one-way cab from Kanpur to Lucknow cost?
₹2,640 (sedan), SUV ₹3,100, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹3,720. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Kanpur to Lucknow charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Kanpur to Lucknow costs the same as Lucknow to Kanpur for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Kanpur to Lucknow?
Year-round.