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How to get fromKanpur to Kolkataby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kanpur to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kanpur Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane KNU - CCU
    5h 43m
    ₹8,226–19,273

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Sealdahtrain train 12314 / ...
    12h 55m
    ₹470–3,600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    23h 10m
    ₹1,141–6,168

  4. Drive  1,009.1 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Kolkatacar car 1,009.1 km
    13h 28m
    ₹11,271–16,280

  5. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LKO - CCU
    5h 30m
    ₹6,190–12,099

  6. Bus via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Scania Multi-Axle AC Semi Sleeper
    24h 49m

Kanpur to Kolkata by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Sealdah twice daily. Tickets cost ₹470–3,600 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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