Delhi to Kanpur by train
Kanpur lies 392 km (244 mi) south-east of Delhi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 31 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 478 km (297 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Delhi | Kanpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 11 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Delhi Junction railway station, Sarai Rohilla railway station | Kanpur Central railway station |
| Postal codes | 486111–486441 | 177111–758078 |
Where to book trains from Delhi to Kanpur
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Staying in Kanpur
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (181), and 1 are five-star. Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,957 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kanpur from Delhi?
392 km (244 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Delhi; by road roughly 478 km (297 mi).
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Kanpur by train?
About 7 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Delhi and Kanpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kanpur?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.