Kolkata to Kanpur train
Fastest direct train, from the official 2026 railway timetable.
Trains from Kolkata itself do not connect well. The quickest way is from Howrah (HWH), about 4 km away in a straight line.
12301 Howrah New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Gaya)
Howrah 16:50 → Kanpur Central 04:50 (+1 day)
12 h · Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
12 h · Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Other trains
- 12313 Sealdah New Delhi Rajdhani Express · 12 h 30 min
- 12329 Sealdah Anand Vihar (T) West Bengal Sampark Kranti/Sealdah Amritsar Jallianwala Bagh Express · 13 h 55 min
Fare per person (estimate)
| Class | Fare |
|---|---|
| AC 3-tier | ₹1,560–1,660 |
| AC 2-tier | ₹2,170–2,330 |
| First AC | ₹3,655–3,920 |
From the official fare tables. Meals, Tatkal and dynamic pricing are not included.