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Kolkata to Kanpur Central Trains

Q: What classes are available on Kolkata to Kanpur Central 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.

23 direct trains between Kolkata (KOAA) and Kanpur Central (CNB) — fastest covers it in 11h 55m, cheapest from ₹423.

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23Total trains

3Run daily

997km

11h 55mFastest

₹423From (EC)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take RAJDHANI EXPRES (11h 55m). 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
12496	PRATAP EXPRESS	22:45	14:05	15h 20m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
12319	KOAA GWL EXP	13:10	02:50	13h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Wed
04158	KOAA CNB SPL	07:25	01:25	18h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Wed
13167	KOAA AGC EXPRES	12:10	07:45	19h 35m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu
01912	KOAA AGC SPL	07:25	01:25	18h 00m	2A, 3A, SL	Fri
22857	SRC ANVT SF EXP	10:00	03:05	17h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon
12301	RAJDHANI EXPRES	16:50	04:45	11h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
12303	POORVA EXPRESS	08:00	00:02	16h 02m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
12305	RAJDHANI EXPRES	14:05	04:45	14h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A	Sun
12313	RAJDHANI EXPRES	16:50	05:15	12h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12315	ANANYA EXPRESS	13:10	06:30	17h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu
12323	HWH BME EXP	18:50	09:10	14h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Fri
12329	SAMPARK K EXP	13:10	03:05	13h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Tue
12381	POORVA EXPRESS	08:15	00:02	15h 47m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Thu, Sun
13051	NETAJI EXPRESS	21:55	13:30	15h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12307	HWH JU EXPRESS	23:30	14:50	15h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
22197	KOAA VGLJ SF EX	07:25	03:35	20h 10m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sun
12259	BKN DURONTO EXP	17:00	05:25	12h 25m	1A, 2A, 3A	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun
12987	SDAH AII SF EXP	22:55	14:25	15h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12379	JALIANWALA B EX	13:10	03:05	13h 55m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
12938	GARBHA EXPRESS	23:00	14:05	15h 05m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon
12273	NDLS DURONTO EX	08:45	00:50	16h 05m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, CC, EC	Mon, Fri
22307	HWH BKN EXPRESS	23:30	14:50	15h 20m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Thu, Fri

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from Kolkata to Kanpur Central?

There are 23 direct trains between Kolkata (KOAA) and Kanpur Central (CNB), of which 3 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from Kolkata to Kanpur Central?

RAJDHANI EXPRES (12301) is the fastest, covering the route in 11h 55m (997 km).

What is the cheapest fare from Kolkata to Kanpur Central?

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 Kolkata to Kanpur Central?

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 Kolkata to Kanpur Central 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.