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Delhi to Kanpur

The distance from Delhi to Kanpur is about 488 km by road, roughly 10 hours (estimated). Kanpur is well connected with Road, NH 2 and NH 25 passes nearby. The NHs which passes to

488 kmDistance

10 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹5470

Sedan₹6440

SUV₹8450

Innova / MUV₹9470

Tempo Traveller₹11040

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹540

AC Seater₹880

Non-AC Sleeper₹780

AC Sleeper₹1120

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1420

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Train

Sleeper₹320

Economy₹520

Third AC₹710

Second AC₹1010

First AC₹1400

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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.

Overview

The distance from Delhi to Kanpur is about 488 km by road, roughly 10 hours (estimated). Kanpur is well connected with Road, NH 2 and NH 25 passes nearby. The NHs which passes to Kanpur are NH 2, NH 25, NH 86 and NH 91.

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By Car: Delhi to Kanpur

488 km · ~10h 26m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Delhi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 244
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 394
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Hotels in Kanpur

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: Delhi to Kanpur

488 km · ~10h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Delhi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Delhi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Delhi → Kanpur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~488 km
~10h 51m|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,420
Search buses Delhi to Kanpur
Arrive in Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Hotels in Kanpur

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

By Train: Delhi to Kanpur

Nearest railway stations: New Delhi for Delhi, Kanpur Central for Kanpur.

Direct trains

NewDelh-Lucknowi Swarn Shatabdi Express#12004 · Superfast

06:16 AMShivaji Bridge

5h 3m58 stops

11:19 AMGovindpuri

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New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express#12816 · Superfast

06:31 AMShivaji Bridge

5h 49m58 stops

12:20 PMGovindpuri

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NEW DELHI - PURI Neelanchal SF Exp#12876 · Superfast

06:31 AMShivaji Bridge

5h 58m63 stops

12:29 PMGovindpuri

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DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp#12506 · Superfast

06:50 AMAnand Vihar Trm

5h 59m60 stops

12:49 PMGovindpuri

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Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express#12826 · Sampark Kranti

07:11 AMShivaji Bridge

6h 4m58 stops

01:15 PMGovindpuri

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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.