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For Delhi to Kanpur, ₹ 6,120 is the suggested starting price, not a fixed fare. Passengers can post another amount, review driver replies, and choose a safe and reliable ride after checking the rating, reviews, vehicle, and terms. The 490 km drive takes 8.5 hours. Riders have given this route a 4.92/5 average across 4,671 reviews.
Delhi – Kanpur route details
8.5 hours
Average travel time
490 km
Average route distance
₹ 6,120
Recommended ride price
8.5 hours
Average travel time
490 km
Average route distance
₹ 6,120
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The Delhi to Kanpur road trip follows the Yamuna Expressway and Agra–Lucknow Expressway via Greater Noida, Agra, and Etawah. The 490 km drive takes 8.5 hours. As with any city-to-city travel, rush-hour traffic near either city, roadwork, rain, or a planned stop can make the trip longer.
How do I book a ride from Delhi to Kanpur?
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Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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Choose a driver and start your ride
Compare each driver's price, rating, reviews, and vehicle. After choosing a driver, call or message them to confirm the price, pickup address, destination, and departure time.
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With inDrive, you don’t just see the price — you offer your own. Drivers can accept your fare or suggest theirs, so you can compare options, ratings, and reviews before choosing who to ride with.
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Passengers rate drivers after each ride. You can choose a driver based on reviews from other passengers
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Popular routes
How to get from Delhi to Kanpur
Taxi
A one-way taxi from Delhi to Kanpur usually charges a fixed or per-kilometer fare. The inDrive intercity ride service works like a private car service: the passenger posts a fare and chooses a driver from the replies, creating a comfortable travel option without a fixed route tariff.
Bus
UPSRTC and private buses connect Delhi with Kanpur, with many departures using Anand Vihar or Kaushambi; trips usually take about 8–10 hours. Check the latest departure time, fare, and boarding point before leaving. A bus is usually an affordable travel option, although fixed terminals add a connection at each end. inDrive.Outstation is a door-to-door ride with a local driver.
Train
Direct passenger trains connect New Delhi and Delhi Junction with Kanpur Central; many services take about 4.5–7 hours. Travelers should check the latest timetable and seat availability before leaving. Rail is station to station; inDrive.Outstation lets the passenger choose the pickup and drop-off addresses.
What are the best destinations to visit in Kanpur?
Explore Kanpur through JK Temple, continue to Kanpur Memorial Church, and round out the route with Allen Forest Zoo.
JK Temple
JK Temple, also called the Radha Krishna Temple, combines modern construction with traditional temple forms in central Kanpur.
Kanpur Memorial Church
Kanpur Memorial Church, also known as All Souls' Cathedral, is a red-brick Gothic church in the cantonment area, completed in the nineteenth century.
Allen Forest Zoo
Allen Forest Zoo, officially Kanpur Zoological Park, occupies a large wooded site in Nawabganj and has open, moated animal enclosures.
