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Coimbatore to Kanpur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

2278 kmDistance
45.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹87,325
Ertiga₹1,11,244
Innova₹1,16,027
Innova Crysta₹1,42,946
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,97,352

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,510
AC Seater₹4,100
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,640
AC Sleeper₹5,240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,430
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Train
Sleeper₹1,400
Economy₹2,310
Third AC₹3,220
Second AC₹4,590
First AC₹6,410
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Coimbatore to Kanpur

2278 km · ~49h 34m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Coimbatore

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 380

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 530

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 680

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 759

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 909

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1059

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1139

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1289

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1439

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1519

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1669

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1819

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1898

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2048

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2198

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kanpur

    Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Coimbatore to Kanpur

2278 km · ~50h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Coimbatore

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Coimbatore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~759 km

    ~16h 52m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,180

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 759)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kanpur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~759 km

    ~16h 52m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,180

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1519)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kanpur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Kanpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~759 km

    ~16h 52m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,180

  7. Arrive in Kanpur

    Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Coimbatore to Kanpur

Nearest railway stations: Coimbatore North for Coimbatore, Kanpur Central for Kanpur.

Direct trains

Raptisagar Express#12522 · Superfast
03:23 PMCoimbatore North
40h 52m334 stops
08:15 AM+2dKanpur Central
Rapti Sagar Expres#12512 · Superfast
03:23 PMCoimbatore North
40h 52m334 stops
08:15 AM+2dKanpur Central

Other options with a change

1 change · 39h 50m in total

Swarna Jayanthi Express#12643 · Superfast
11:45 PMCoimbatore Jn
29h 5m227 stops
04:50 AM+2dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h wait

LTT Sultanpur Superfast Weekly Express#12143 · Superfast
05:50 AMItarsi Jn
9h 45m66 stops
03:35 PMKanpur Central

1 change · 39h 50m in total

Millennium Expres#12645 · Superfast
11:45 PMCoimbatore Jn
29h 5m227 stops
04:50 AM+2dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h wait

LTT Sultanpur Superfast Weekly Express#12143 · Superfast
05:50 AMItarsi Jn
9h 45m66 stops
03:35 PMKanpur Central

1 change · 41h 10m in total

Coimbatore-Chennai Central AC Duronto Express#12244 · Duronto
03:05 PMCoimbatore Jn
5h 34m53 stops
08:39 PMWalajah Road Jn

Change trains at Walajah Road Jn — about 41m wait

Rapti Sagar Expres#12512 · Superfast
09:20 PMWalajah Road Jn
34h 55m277 stops
08:15 AM+2dKanpur Central

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Coimbatore to Kanpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Coimbatore to Kanpur is about 2278 km by road, roughly 45.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2278 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹87,325 · Ertiga ₹1,11,244 · Innova ₹1,16,027 · Innova Crysta ₹1,42,946 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,97,352
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,510 · AC Seater ₹4,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,640 · AC Sleeper ₹5,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,430
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,400 · Economy ₹2,310 · Third AC ₹3,220 · Second AC ₹4,590 · First AC ₹6,410

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Kanpur guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kanpur.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Coimbatore to Kanpur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Bengaluru295 km from Coimbatore

    Karnataka

  2. Kurnool710 km from Coimbatore

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Chandrapur1330 km from Coimbatore

    Maharashtra

  5. Pench1585 km from Coimbatore

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Panna2030 km from Coimbatore

    Madhya Pradesh

Hotels in Kanpur

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Things to Do in Kanpur

Sports Village

Sports Village is worth a visit while in Kanpur.

Ekta Park

Ekta Park is worth a visit while in Kanpur.

Blue World Theme Park

Blue World Theme Park is worth a visit while in Kanpur.

Golf Club

Play golf every morning by joining club.

Mahatma Gandhi park

Do boating at Mahatma Gandhi park.

Moti Jheel

Literally meaning "Pearl Lake", Moti Jheel is an artificial lake created during the British Raj. Boating and morning walks are popular lacustrine activities.

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Suggested Kanpur Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kanpur

  • Travel from Coimbatore to Kanpur (about 45.6 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Allen Forest Zoo

Day 2Explore Kanpur

  • Visit JK Temple
  • Visit Moti Jheel
  • Visit Kanpur Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Phool Bagh
  • Head back to Coimbatore
Suggested from Kanpur's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Kanpur trip and see the full Coimbatore → Kanpur → next stop route.

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Kanpur → Mainpuri

About 205 km by road

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