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Kanpur to Pathankot

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh to Pathankot, Punjab.

1027 kmDistance
20.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹11400
Sedan₹13450
SUV₹17610
Innova / MUV₹19710
Tempo Traveller₹22890
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1130
AC Seater₹1850
Non-AC Sleeper₹1640
AC Sleeper₹2360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2930
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Train
Sleeper₹650
Economy₹1060
Third AC₹1470
Second AC₹2080
First AC₹2910
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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: Kanpur to Pathankot

1027 km · ~21h 32m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kanpur

    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. 192 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 342

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 492

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

  5. 192 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 685

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 835

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

  7. 192 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pathankot

    Pathankot, Punjab

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: Kanpur to Pathankot

1027 km · ~22h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kanpur

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

  2. Kanpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~514 km

    ~11h 25m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,490

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 514)

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

  4. change point 1 → Pathankot

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~514 km

    ~11h 25m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,490

  5. Arrive in Pathankot

    Pathankot, Punjab

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

By Train: Kanpur to Pathankot

Nearest railway stations: Kanpur Central for Kanpur, Chakki Bank for Pathankot.

Direct trains

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express
12:35 PMGovindpuri
22h 15m138 stops
10:50 AM+1dPathankot
Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
12:39 PMGovindpuri
22h 11m138 stops
10:50 AM+1dPathankot
Kanpur Jammu Express#12469 · Superfast
05:05 PMKanpur Central
16h 35m133 stops
09:40 AM+1dChakki Bank

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.

Transport Options

Kanpur to Pathankot: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kanpur to Pathankot is about 1027 km by road, roughly 20.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1027 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,400 · Sedan ₹13,450 · SUV ₹17,610 · Innova / MUV ₹19,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,890
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,130 · AC Seater ₹1,850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,640 · AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,930
  • Train: Sleeper ₹650 · Economy ₹1,060 · Third AC ₹1,470 · Second AC ₹2,080 · First AC ₹2,910

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

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