What is the cheapest way to get from Dhanbad to Kanpur?

The cheapest way to get from Dhanbad to Kanpur is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dhanbad to Kanpur?

The fastest way to get from Dhanbad to Kanpur is to train and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹31,000.

Is there a direct bus between Dhanbad and Kanpur?

No, there is no direct bus from Dhanbad to Kanpur. However, there are services departing from Dhanbad and arriving at Kanpur via Varanasi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dhanbad and Kanpur?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dhanbad Jn and arriving at Kanpur Central. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Dhanbad to Kanpur?

The distance between Dhanbad and Kanpur is 740 km. The road distance is 746.8 km.

How do I travel from Dhanbad to Kanpur without a car?

The best way to get from Dhanbad to Kanpur without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.

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

The train from Dhanbad Jn to Kanpur Central takes 8h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Dhanbad to Kanpur bus from?

Dhanbad to Kanpur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Dhanbad station.

Where do I catch the Dhanbad to Kanpur train from?

Dhanbad to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dhanbad Jn station.

Train or bus from Dhanbad to Kanpur?

The best way to get from Dhanbad to Kanpur is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the Dhanbad to Kanpur bus arrive?

Dhanbad to Kanpur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.

Where does the Dhanbad to Kanpur train arrive?

Dhanbad to Kanpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.

Can I drive from Dhanbad to Kanpur?

Yes, the driving distance between Dhanbad to Kanpur is 747 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Dhanbad to Kanpur.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dhanbad to Kanpur?

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Dhanbad to Kanpur - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dhanbad to Kanpur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain 12313 / ...
8h 50m
₹380–2,900
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kanpurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
14h 7m
Drive 746.8 km
1. Drive from Dhanbad to Kanpurcar 746.8 km
9h 39m
₹8,371–12,091
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Kanpurtaxi 746.8 km
9h 39m
₹13,000–16,000
Train to Deoghar, fly to Kanpur Airport
1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Kumrabad Rohinitrain
2. Fly from Deoghar (DGH) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane DGH - KNU
7h 35m
₹11,820–30,059
Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly to Kanpur Airport
1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchitrain
2. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane IXR - KNU
11h 24m
₹8,716–24,937
Train to Deoghar, fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Kumrabad Rohinitrain
2. Fly from Deoghar (DGH) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane DGH - LKO
3. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain
10h 56m
₹12,790–19,959
Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchitrain
2. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane IXR - LKO
3. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain
13h
₹7,186–20,837
Train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdahtrain
2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane CCU - LKO
3. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain
10h 7m
₹6,486–14,562

Dhanbad to Kanpur by train

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Distance: 740 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Dhanbad, India and Kanpur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Dhanbad Jn to Kanpur Central 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dhanbad to Kanpur via Varanasi in around 14h 7m.

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