There are 5 ways to get from Kanpur to Shāhganj by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Faizabad
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Ayodhya Cantttrain 22426 Vande Bharat Exp
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Shahganj Jntrain 13010 / ...
6h 36m₹320–2,572Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Shahganj Jntrain 12226 / ...
7h 10m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Jhakarkati to Alambaghbus
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Ahiraula Mahul Cutbus Rajdhani / ...
8h 34m₹975–1,674Drive 284.1 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Shāhganjcar 284.1 km
3h 30m₹3,200–4,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur to Shāhganjtaxi 284.1 km
3h 30m₹4,400–5,500
Kanpur to Shāhganj by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Shāhganj is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Shāhganj is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanpur to Shāhganj. However, there are services departing from Jhakarkati and arriving at Ahiraula Mahul Cut via Alambagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Shahganj Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Kanpur and Shāhganj is 305 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Shāhganj without a car is to train via Faizabad which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Kanpur to Shāhganj, including transfers.
Kanpur to Shāhganj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Jhakarkati station.
Kanpur to Shāhganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Shāhganj is to train via Faizabad which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Shāhganj, Uttar Pradesh, India?
You can take a train from Kanpur Central to Shahganj Jn via Ayodhya Cantt and Ayodhya Cantt in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jhakarkati to Shāhganj via Alambagh and Ahiraula Mahul Cut in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Ayodhya Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Shahganj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Kanpur Central to Shahganj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- UPSRTC
Bus from Jhakarkati to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–330
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹140–180
- AC
- ₹240–330
Bus from Alambagh to Ahiraula Mahul Cut
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹370–750
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹370–460
- AC
- ₹500–700
- Adult
- ₹460–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Kanhaiya Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 965 162 1616
Kanpur Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 783 925 0191
- Website
- kanpurtaxiservices.in
Orian Cabs
- Phone
- +91 969 612 1111
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More Questions & Answers
Kanpur to Shāhganj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Alambagh station.
Kanpur to Shāhganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ayodhya Cantt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Shāhganj is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Kanpur to Shāhganj.
There are two+ hotels available in Shāhganj.