Pathānkot to Kanpur by train
Kanpur lies 790 km (491 mi) south-east of Pathānkot, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 8 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 964 km (599 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Pathānkot | Kanpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 174,306 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Pathankot Junction railway station | Kanpur Central railway station |
| Postal codes | 145001 | 177111–758078 |
Where to book trains from Pathānkot 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 Pathānkot?
790 km (491 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pathānkot; by road roughly 964 km (599 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pathānkot to Kanpur by train?
About 15 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pathānkot 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.