Transport in Kanpur

Kanpur is a business oriented city and a reflection of the same can be seen in its robust transport system. Getting around the city is an easy task as Kanpur has a well developed local bus route. Other options as auto-rickshaw and taxi too can be explored for travelling in the city.


The public transport system in Kanpur connects central localities as Mall Road and Kanpur Central while local bus services are also available for far off locations like Bithoor and Jajmau. Technological improvements over the years have had its reflection on the transport system in Kanpur and the Kanpur Metropolitan Bus Service has over 300 low floor AC and Non AC buses in its fleet.

Kanpur Metropolitan Bus Service

The service which was initially started in 2004 with 100 buses has shown tremendous improvement since 2009 when it was brought under the ambit of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

Low Floor Bus Service in Kanpur

A large number of AC and Non AC buses operate within Kanpur city in this category. Well designed and equipped with a range of security features, the buses are all set to linked with GPS technology to improve the experience of travelling in these buses.

Semi Low Floor Bus Service

Having basic security measures in place, the semi low floor bus service is Kanpur is equipped with GPS technology. With automated announcement of stops, the buses are a real treat for tourists as they need not rely on help from others while locating their destination.

Mini Bus Service

The mini bus service operated by Kanpur Metropolitan Bus Service operates on smaller routes within the city. The mini bus service can be used for travelling small distances as they move at a faster pace than the low floor and semi low floor buses being operated by the Kanpur Metropolitan Bus Service.

Kanpur Bus Terminals

Kanpur has six bus terminals and three of these are in final stages of their completion. These bus terminals include Rawatpur, Bhauti, Naubasta, Chakeri, Panki Bahu Singh and Tilsahri.

City Bus Routes in Kanpur

Kanpur Metropolitan Bus Service operates on 27 routes inside and around the city of Kanpur and provides fairly good connectivity to the commuters who decide to utilize these services. The place of origin and destination of these 27 routes is as follows:

1. Sarai Mita - Bada Chauraha, Sarsiya Ghat
2. Chakeri Mod - Mandhana
3. Shyam Nagar - Bada Chauraha
4. Yashoda Nagar - Barr
5. Raniya - Ghanta Ghar
6. Bada Chauraha - Bithoor
7. Kanpur Central - Mandhana
8. Barra - Barra Jarauli
9. Bada Chauraha - Ramdevi
10. Afim Kothi - Bingava
11. Ghanta Ghar - Raniya
12. Bada Chauraha - Mandi Samiti
13. World Bank - Moolganj
14. Jarib Chauki - Moolganj
15. Yasoda Nagar - Kanpur Zoo
16. Mandi Samiti Naubasta - Kanpur Central
17. Baghpur Tekra - Bada Chauraha
18. Kanpur Zoo - Kisan Nagar
19. Jajmau - Kisan Nagar
20. Jajmau - Bithoor
21. Bithoor - Bada Chauraha
22. Ramadevi - Raniya
23. Shastri Chowk, Barra - Rawatpur Gutiya
24. Shivrajpur - Maharajpur
25. Bithoor - Jajmau
26. Bhaunti - Shuklaganj
27. Wazidpur - Bithoor
28. Bithoor - Wazidpur

Ring Road Route in Kanpur

There are two Ring Road routes in Kanpur. The first one of these originates from Panki Bhau Singh and terminates at Meghdoot. The second ring road route originates from Tri Junction and terminates at Panki Bhau Singh.

Other Modes of Transport in Kanpur

Besides the local bus service, the other modes of transport that can be used for commuting in Kanpur include taxis, tempo rickshaw, auto rickshaw and cycle rickshaw. Private taxis in Kanpur usually operate from Canal Road Taxi Stand and can be accessed for travelling in comfort.

Important Phone Numbers

Bus Stand Chuuni Ganj Phone: 05122530646
Bus Station Falakganj Phone: 05122296657 and 05122328381
Bus Station Jhakar Kati Phone: 05122256168 and 05122544776

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