Kolkata to Kanpur Distance

The road distance between Kolkata and Kanpur is approximately 1000+ km, and the drive usually takes around 19 hours by car or taxi, depending on traffic and road conditions. Trains complete the journey in approximately 13 hours, subject to the chosen service and route. If you're travelling by air, Kanpur Airport is located in Kanpur. Flying is the fastest way to reach Kanpur, with a total travel time of approximately 5 hours. If you're planning a road trip, check weather and traffic updates before your journey, as monsoon showers or winter snowfall in hilly regions can increase travel time.

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Route map showing distance and travel time from Kolkata, India to Kanpur, India

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Kolkata

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

12h 25m

₹505

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Kolkata

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

18h 34m

₹17,857

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Via Lucknow

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Kolkata

Lucknow

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

4h 25m

₹8,396

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Kolkata

Lucknow

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

5h 29m

₹9,912

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Via Durgapur

Kolkata

Durgapur

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

16h 40m

₹570

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Via Delhi

Kolkata

Delhi

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

8h 30m

₹13,609

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Via Durgapur, Prayagraj(Allahabad)

Kolkata

Durgapur

Prayagraj(Allahabad)

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

15h 32m

₹3,457

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Via Howrah, Aurangabad, Bihar

Kolkata

Howrah

Aurangabad, Bihar

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

22h 42m

₹3,588

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Via Durgapur, Varanasi

Kolkata

Durgapur

Varanasi

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

21h 6m

₹8,788

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Via Varanasi

Kolkata

Varanasi

Kanpur

Approx Travel Time

6h 41m

₹6,794

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distance between Kolkata and Kanpur?

The distance between Kolkata and Kanpur is approximately 1000+ km by road.

What is the straight-line (aerial) distance between Kolkata and Kanpur?

The straight-line distance is approximately 900+ km.

How long does it take to travel from Kolkata to Kanpur by road?

It takes around 19 hours by road.

What is the distance from Kolkata to Kanpur via Lucknow?

Via Lucknow, the distance is approximately 950+ km, taking around 5 hours.

Is there a train from Kolkata to Kanpur?

Yes, trains run between Kolkata and Kanpur, covering approximately 1000+ km in around 13 hours.

Does the distance from Kolkata to Kanpur change by route?

Yes — the road distance varies from 1000+ km via the direct route to 950+ km via Lucknow, depending on the path taken.

Does travel time between Kolkata and Kanpur vary by season?

Yes, travel time can increase during monsoon or winter due to road conditions in hilly or mountainous stretches.

What is the driving distance vs. straight-line distance between Kolkata and Kanpur?

The driving distance is 1000+ km, while the straight-line distance is shorter at 900+ km, due to the road route following terrain and highways.

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