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Sasaram to Kanpur

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

528 kmDistance
10.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5910
Sedan₹6960
SUV₹9130
Innova / MUV₹10230
Tempo Traveller₹11920
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹580
AC Seater₹950
Non-AC Sleeper₹840
AC Sleeper₹1210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1530
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Train
Sleeper₹350
Economy₹560
Third AC₹770
Second AC₹1090
First AC₹1510
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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: Sasaram to Kanpur

528 km · ~11h 14m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sasaram

    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. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 264

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 414

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

  5. 114 km · 2h 17m 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: Sasaram to Kanpur

528 km · ~11h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Sasaram

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

  2. Sasaram → Kanpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~528 km

    ~11h 44m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530

  3. 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: Sasaram to Kanpur

Nearest railway stations: Sasaram for Sasaram, Kanpur Central for Kanpur.

Direct trains

KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12313 · Rajdhani
12:03 AMSasaram
5h 7m66 stops
05:10 AMKanpur Central
BHUBANESWAR - NEW DELHI RAJDHANI Express#22823 · Rajdhani
12:18 AMSasaram
5h 2m66 stops
05:20 AMKanpur Central
Bhubaneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22811 · Rajdhani
12:18 AMSasaram
5h 2m63 stops
05:20 AMKanpur Central
RANCHI - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12439 · Rajdhani
12:35 AMSasaram
5h 10m66 stops
05:45 AMKanpur Central
Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
01:06 AMSasaram
5h 6m63 stops
06:12 AMKanpur Central

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

Sasaram to Kanpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sasaram to Kanpur is about 528 km by road, roughly 10.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 528 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,910 · Sedan ₹6,960 · SUV ₹9,130 · Innova / MUV ₹10,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,920
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹580 · AC Seater ₹950 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹840 · AC Sleeper ₹1,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,530
  • Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹560 · Third AC ₹770 · Second AC ₹1,090 · First AC ₹1,510

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

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