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Lucknow to Kanpur Ambulance Service - 24/7 ICU Transfers
Need a Lucknow to Kanpur ambulance service to move a patient to a Kanpur hospital or back home? Call +91 8756888251, day or night. We run road transfers between Lucknow and Kanpur in ICU, ventilator, cardiac and oxygen ambulances, with a certified crew on board and a clear per-km fare agreed before we leave. It is a short intercity trip, and we plan it with the same care as a long one.
Planning a patient transfer from Lucknow to Kanpur
Kanpur is close enough that families often move a patient between the two cities for treatment, a particular specialist or a bed near relatives. A short trip still needs the right preparation. Before we leave, we confirm with the treating doctor that the patient is fit to travel, set up oxygen or ventilator support for the whole journey with a margin for traffic, check the admission desk at the receiving hospital, and plan the quickest way through Unnao and the Kanpur city entry.
The trip in brief:
Lucknow to Kanpur distance and route
Distance: roughly 90 km by road, depending on the pickup point in Lucknow and the hospital in Kanpur.
Main route: the Lucknow–Kanpur highway (NH-27) through Unnao, crossing the Ganga into Kanpur.
Approximate drive time: around 2 to 3 hours for an ambulance, depending on traffic and the patient's condition.
Timing: early mornings and late nights usually mean lighter traffic on the highway and at the city entry.
Travelling to Prayagraj, Varanasi or Agra instead? See every route on our intercity ambulance page or call the same number.
Patients from Lucknow are most often taken to:
Kanpur hospitals we transfer patients to
LLR (Hallett) Hospital - the GSVM Medical College hospital.
LPS Institute of Cardiology - beside LLR, for heart patients.
Regency Hospital - in Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur.
SGPGI, KGMU or Medanta Lucknow - for return trips.
Any hospital you choose - tell us the name and gate on the call.


Book a Lucknow to Kanpur ambulance
Call +91 8756888251 - one 24/7 number for every type of ambulance. Because the distance is short, we can often leave soon after your call once the patient is ready, and planned transfers can be booked for a fixed time. Keep the discharge summary or referral letter at hand, so we can match the vehicle and crew to the patient straight away.
Which ambulance suits a Lucknow to Kanpur trip
For a critical patient we send an ICU ambulance with a ventilator, multi-para monitor and infusion pumps, and a doctor or critical-care nurse on board when the case calls for one. A ventilator ambulance suits patients on breathing support, while a cardiac ambulance with a defibrillator is the safer choice for heart patients. A stable patient who needs only oxygen can travel in an oxygen ambulance. If even a short road trip looks unsafe, we will tell you and advise on the best option.
Oxygen, crew and comfort on the way
Even on a short outstation run, the ambulance carries enough oxygen for the full distance plus backup. Certified paramedics or EMTs stay beside the patient from pickup to handover, watching vital signs and keeping you informed. One relative can usually ride along. Bring the medical file, current prescriptions, an ID, a charged phone and water, and tell us about any medicine due on the way.
Ambulance charges to Kanpur
The fare for a Lucknow to Kanpur ambulance is a clear per-km rate, agreed on the call before we dispatch. It mainly depends on:
Distance: from your pickup in Lucknow to the Kanpur hospital.
Level of support: ICU or ventilator care versus a basic ambulance.
Medical staff: whether a doctor or critical-care nurse travels.
Return fare: the policy for the route, explained before you confirm.
You know the fare before the ambulance sets off. Call +91 8756888251 for an exact quote.
How to book your Kanpur transfer : call +91 8756888251
Call +91 8756888251 - any time.
Share the Lucknow pickup address, the patient's condition and the Kanpur hospital.
We confirm the vehicle, crew, departure time and fare before dispatch.
You can also WhatsApp us or email icuambulanceservice.in@gmail.com, or see our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kanpur from Lucknow by road?
Roughly 90 km via the Lucknow–Kanpur highway through Unnao. An ambulance usually takes around 2 to 3 hours, depending on traffic.
Can you bring a patient from Kanpur to Lucknow?
Yes. We run the route both ways, including transfers from Kanpur to SGPGI, KGMU and other Lucknow hospitals.
Is there space for a relative in the ambulance?
Usually one family member can sit with the patient. Mention it on the call and we will plan for it.
Do you run Lucknow to Kanpur ambulances at night?
Yes. The route runs 24/7, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.


