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Pathankot to Kanpur

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

1028 kmDistance

20.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹11410

Sedan₹13460

SUV₹17630

Innova / MUV₹19730

Tempo Traveller₹22920

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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₹2090

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.

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By Car: Pathankot to Kanpur

1028 km · ~21h 34m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Pathankot
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.
193 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 343
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 493
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
193 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 685
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 835
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
193 km · 3h 51m 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: Pathankot to Kanpur

1028 km · ~22h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Pathankot
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathankot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Pathankot → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~514 km
~11h 25m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,490
Search buses Pathankot to Kanpur
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 Kanpur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Kanpur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~514 km
~11h 25m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,490
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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: Pathankot to Kanpur

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

Direct trains

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express

04:45 PMPathankot

19h 47m138 stops

12:32 PM^+1dGovindpuri

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express

04:45 PMPathankot

19h 47m138 stops

12:32 PM^+1dGovindpuri

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Jammu Kanpur Express#12470 · Superfast

09:50 PMChakki Bank

17h133 stops

02:50 PM^+1dKanpur Central

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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