Mathematics & Statistics

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

How to Reach IIT Kanpur

A.) Arrival by air:

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), Lucknow is the nearest international airport and located about 90 Km. from IIT Kanpur. It has direct flight connection to all major cities of India. Upon arrival, You can hire prepaid taxis at the airport (Ola outstation is also available). The typical cost will be around Rs.2500 for sedan-type taxis (around Rs. 1600 for Ola outstation). It takes about two and a half hours to drive from the Lucknow airport to the IITK campus.

Kanpur also has an airport (KNU) with limited flights. Kanpur airport is about 25 km from IIT Kanpur, and it takes about 1 hour to reach campus. The charges are about Rs. 1200-1500. Ola/Uber cab service is also available in Kanpur.

Delhi is the adjoining major airport (DEL) which has flights to all Indian cities along with important foreign destinations. Delhi airport is located about 450 km from the city of Kanpur. Flights from Delhi to Kanpur are also available. There is also frequent train connection between Delhi and Kanpur.

B.) Arrival by train:

Kanpur Central Railway station (CNB) is one of the busiest railway stations in the country. It is located on the Delhi-Kolkata train route and all major trains between these cities usually pass through and stop at Kanpur. One can easily get regular trains to Kanpur from other major cities of the country.

  • Please exit from Platform number 1 (called the Cantonment side).
  • IIT Kanpur is located about 16 km from the Kanpur Central Railway Station.
  • It is possible to hire taxis (about Rs. 500) and auto rickshaws (about Rs.250) to IITK campus from the station. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Kanpur Central Railway station to IIT Kanpur.
Taxi operator:
  • There are some taxi operators who provide services on the approved rate of IIT Kanpur. One can contact the department office for further assistance.
    The rates are as follows:
    • Lucknow airport to IIT Kanpur (sedan type cars): Rs. 2500 (including toll tax and parking).
    • Kanpur railway station to IIT Kanpur: Rs. 650 (including parking)
  • Ola/ Uber-type taxi operators are available in Kanpur.
Arrival in IIT Kanpur campus:
  • One should reach at the ‘main gate’ of IIT Kanpur. At the entrance to the campus, you need to stop at the security checkpoint, which is managed by campus security.
  • Let them know that you are here to visit Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and they will allow you. Department of Mathematics and Statistics is located at the 5th floor of the Faculty Building. It is about 1.5 Km from the main entrance gate of IIT Kanpur.