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There are 7 ways to get from Kanpur to Howrah by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Howrah Jntrain train 12302 / ...
    12h 20m
    ₹470–3,600

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Lucknowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    20h 42m

  3. Drive  1,004.3 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Howrahcar car 1,004.3 km
    13h 21m
    ₹9,825–14,192

  4. Fly from Kanpur Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane KNU - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    7h 24m
    ₹12,232–24,283

  5. Train via Sealdah

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Sealdahtrain train 12314 / ...
    13h 24m
    ₹492–3,612

  6. Bus, ferry via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    20h 44m

  7. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LKO - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    6h 15m
    ₹7,196–14,109

Kanpur to Howrah by train

Calendar26Weekly Trains
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Howrah, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Howrah Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹470–3,600 and the journey takes 12h 20m.

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