There are 7 ways to get from Kanpur to Howrah by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kanpur Airport
best- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane KNU - CCU
6h 46m₹9,226–16,274Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Howrah Jntrain 12302 / ...
12h 20m₹470–3,600Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Kanpur
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
21h 10mDrive 1,004.3 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Howrahcar 1,004.3 km
13h 21m₹11,198–16,174Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane LKO - CCU
5h 38m₹6,190–16,100Train via Sealdah
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Sealdahtrain 12314 / ...
13h 24m₹492–3,612Bus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Kanpur
37h 26m
Kanpur to Howrah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Howrah is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Howrah is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanpur and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Kanpur and Howrah is 941 km. The road distance is 1004.3 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Kanpur to Howrah, including transfers.
Kanpur to Howrah bus services, operated by Gola Bus Service, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Howrah is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 20m, you could also bus via Prayagraj, which costs and takes 21h 10m.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Howrah, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Howrah Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹470–3,600 and the journey takes 12h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- golabusservice@gmail.com
- Website
- Gola Bus Service
Bus from Kanpur to Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Gola Bus Service
- Phone
- 9001274136
- narpatchoudhary313@gmail.com
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Ambika Tour And Travels
Bus from Kanpur to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ambika Tour And Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Kanpur to Howrah bus services, operated by Gola Bus Service, arrive at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kanpur to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Howrah is 1004 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Kanpur to Howrah.
There are 1141+ hotels available in Howrah.