The average train between Kanpur and Howrah takes 14h 37m and the fastest train takes 12h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Kanpur to Howrah. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Kanpur and Howrah. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Kanpur is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Howrah at 4:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Sealdah and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kanpur to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Kanpur station and arriving at Howrah station via Sealdah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
Kanpur to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
Kanpur to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
The distance between Kanpur and Howrah is 914.5 km. The road distance is 1,014 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Sealdah 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹470–3,600 and the journey takes 12h 53m.