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Kanpur Central to Kolkata Trains

Q: What classes are available on Kanpur Central to Kolkata trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

26 direct trains between Kanpur Central (CNB) and Kolkata (KOAA) — fastest covers it in 12h 20m, cheapest from ₹423.

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26Total trains

3Run daily

996km

12h 20mFastest

₹423From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take HWH RAJDHANI (12h 20m). For budget, the EC class on this route starts at ₹423. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
12495	PRATAP EXPRESS	19:35	13:05	17h 30m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu
12320	GWL KOAA SF EXP	00:50	16:40	15h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
04157	CNB KOAA SPL	13:00	07:50	18h 50m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon
13168	AGC KOAA EXP	12:40	08:50	20h 10m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
04153	CNB KOAA SPL	13:00	07:50	18h 50m	2A, 3A, SL	Thu
12308	JU HWH SF EXP	13:10	04:55	15h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
22858	ANVT SRC SF EXP	19:30	17:40	22h 10m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue
12302	HWH RAJDHANI	21:35	09:55	12h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
12304	POORVA EXPRESS	23:05	17:00	17h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
12306	KOLKATA RAJDHNI	21:35	12:15	14h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A	Fri
12314	SEALDAH RAJDHNI	21:15	10:10	12h 55m	1A, 2A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12316	ANANYA EXP	19:25	14:50	19h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon
12324	BME HWH SF EXP	13:45	05:45	16h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Thu, Sun
12330	SAMPARK K EXP	01:05	16:35	15h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu
12382	POORVA EXPRESS	23:05	17:00	17h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Fri
13052	NETAJI EXPRESS	13:55	08:05	18h 10m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
22198	VGLJ KOAA SF EX	01:00	20:35	19h 35m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sat
12260	SDAH DURONTO	00:40	13:30	12h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
12988	AII SDAH SF EXP	23:05	15:50	16h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12380	JALIANWALA B EX	01:05	16:35	15h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon
12937	HWH GARBHA EXP	19:35	12:55	17h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
12274	HWH DURONTO EXP	17:40	10:35	16h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, CC, EC	Tue, Sat
04052	NDLS HWH SPL	02:15	23:40	21h 25m	3A, SL	Sat
22308	BKN HWH SF EXP	13:10	04:55	15h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Thu, Sun
03010	DKAE SUMMER SPL	23:35	23:30	23h 55m	2A, 3A, SL	Sun
09709	KWP HWH SPL	19:20	15:40	20h 20m	2A, 3A, SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Kanpur Central to Kolkata?

There are 26 direct trains between Kanpur Central (CNB) and Kolkata (KOAA), of which 3 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Kanpur Central to Kolkata?

HWH RAJDHANI (12302) is the fastest, covering the route in 12h 20m (996 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Kanpur Central to Kolkata?

The lowest base fare is ₹423 in EC class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from Kanpur Central to Kolkata?

Visit Ghumo.Live, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on Kanpur Central to Kolkata trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, CC, EC.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.