Kanpur to Kolkata

Kanpur to Kolkata

Kanpur
Kolkata
Mon, Jun 3
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Kanpur to Kolkata Schedule

Kanpur to Kolkata Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Cab Expresso Economy 3pax Any time₹ 23,625
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 12:50 - 08:50₹ 2,350
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 17:40 - 10:35₹ 1,338
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 21:17 - 10:10₹ 4,375

Transportation from Kanpur to Kolkata

Facts about the transport from Kanpur to Kolkata

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport8h 10m
Earliest Departure12:50 午後
Latest Departure9:17 午後
Departures per day2
Distance997 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCab Expresso, Indian Railways, IndiGo, SpiceJet

How to get from Kanpur to Kolkata

Travelling between Kanpur and Kolkata is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 422.78 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 283.96.

How long does it take to get from Kanpur to Kolkata?

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 20 hours to travel between Kanpur and Kolkata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kanpur and Kolkata. Flight will bring you to your destination in 8h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 20h to reach Kolkata.

How much does it cost to get from Kanpur to Kolkata?

Travelling between Kanpur and Kolkata can be as cheap as USD 283.96 if you opt for a Cab Expresso taxi and as expensive as USD 422.78 if you buy a Cab Expresso taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kanpur and Kolkata ?

  • 2 from Kanpur to Kolkata starting from 00:00 Kanpur Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Kanpur Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kanpur to Kolkata.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kanpur to Kolkata, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 91.88.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kanpur and Kolkata

IndiGo, SpiceJet

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kanpur and Kolkata

Cab Expresso

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kanpur to Kolkata?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train