Varanasi to Kanpur Trains

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Varanasi to Kanpur Train Information

Distance
346 kms
Duration
05h 42m
Trains During Day
58
Trains At Night
78
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Varanasi to Kanpur Online Train Ticket Booking

Several trains are running from Varanasi to Kanpur based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Varanasi to Kanpur is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

For booking Varanasi to Kanpur train tickets with redRail, enter your journey details, select trains, check seat availability, use exclusive offers and get up to Rs 60 OFF on train tickets and make the payment to confirm your railway ticket booking.

You can get detailed information about the Varanasi to Kanpur train timetable, availability, ticket price, train running status, coach position, and PNR status on redRail.


Varanasi to Kanpur Distance


There are 136 trains running from Varanasi to Kanpur, covering an approximate distance of 346 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.


Varanasi to Kanpur Timings


The first train from Varanasi to Kanpur is TEJAS RAJ EXP (22823) departing at 00:40 from Mughalsarai (DDU).

The last train from Varanasi to Kanpur is RJPB NDLS SF SPL (02393), departing at 23:55 from Mughalsarai (DDU).

Weekly Trains from Varanasi to Kanpur

There are 60 trains running weekly from Varanasi to Kanpur. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Varanasi to Kanpur.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
HUMSAFAR EXPRESS (19670)05:0513:4508 hrs 40 mins₹265
MMCT AC SPECIAL (09184)14:3022:1507 hrs 45 mins-
BSBS VRL SF EXP (12946)07:3012:4505 hrs 15 mins₹245
KOAA AGC EXPRES (13167)23:0007:4508 hrs 45 mins₹240
MARUDHAR EXP (14865)16:5002:0009 hrs 10 mins₹240
GHY OKHA EXP (15636)10:1019:2009 hrs 10 mins₹150
KYQ GIMB EXP (15668)10:1019:2009 hrs 10 mins₹150
KYQ DADN EXP (19306)05:1014:1009 hrs 00 mins₹230
PNBE INDB EXP (19322)16:0000:3008 hrs 30 mins₹245
MAHAKAL EXPRESS (20415)15:1520:4005 hrs 25 mins₹250
BSBS UDN SF EXP (20962)17:5022:3504 hrs 45 mins₹245
BHRIGU SUP EXP (22427)01:1006:2505 hrs 15 mins₹245
BSB GNC EXP (22467)15:1520:4005 hrs 25 mins₹250
BSBS OKHA SF EXP (22970)21:4503:2505 hrs 40 mins₹255
JBN ANVT SPECIAL (04093)02:1010:0007 hrs 50 mins₹385
JBN ANVT SPECIAL (04073)00:5008:0007 hrs 10 mins-
NHLN HAPA SPL (09526)14:1519:4505 hrs 30 mins₹145
MAU BRC SF SPL (09196)01:3506:0504 hrs 30 mins-
ANANYA EXPRESS (12315)01:5506:2504 hrs 30 mins₹255
JALIANWALA B EX (12379)22:4003:0504 hrs 25 mins-
PARASNATH EXP (12942)03:0008:0005 hrs 00 mins₹255
GHY BME EXPRESS (15632)09:1014:0504 hrs 55 mins₹225
RNC NDLS RAJ EX (20407)01:4005:4004 hrs 00 mins₹1720
GTNR SMVB SPL (06530)22:2005:5507 hrs 35 mins-

Daily Trains from Varanasi to Kanpur

There are 20 trains running daily from Varanasi to Kanpur. Below is a list of trains running daily from Varanasi to Kanpur.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
SWATANTRA S EXP (12561)04:4909:3504 hrs 46 mins₹245
SHIV GANGA EXP (12559)22:1502:4504 hrs 30 mins₹245
LICHCHVI EXPRES (14005)15:2020:5505 hrs 35 mins₹215
CHAURICHAURA EXP (15004)04:3511:3006 hrs 55 mins₹215
RJPB TEJAS RAJ (12309)22:2002:1503 hrs 55 mins₹1800
NETAJI EXPRESS (12311)08:1513:3005 hrs 15 mins₹255
RAJDHANI EXPRES (12313)01:2005:2004 hrs 00 mins-
VIKRAMSHILA EXP (12367)20:3001:0504 hrs 35 mins₹255
S KRANTI SUP EX (12393)22:3002:2503 hrs 55 mins₹255
MAHABODHI EXP (12397)17:2022:0504 hrs 45 mins₹255
RAJDHANI EXP (12423)01:0005:0004 hrs 00 mins₹995
SEEMANCHAL EXP (12487)09:3014:1504 hrs 45 mins₹255
NORTHEAST EXP (12505)09:5515:0005 hrs 05 mins₹255
PURUSHOTTAM SF (12801)16:5521:5505 hrs 00 mins₹255
SDAH AII SF EXP (12987)09:4014:2504 hrs 45 mins₹255
BSBS DDN EXPRESS (15119)08:2017:0408 hrs 44 mins₹220
SIKKIMMAHANANDA (15483)06:5512:5005 hrs 55 mins₹225
BRAHMAPUTRA EXP (15658)16:3521:3004 hrs 55 mins₹225
MAGADH EXP (20801)22:0004:0006 hrs 00 mins₹255
PNBE NDLS SPL (04087)13:4020:0006 hrs 20 mins-

Varanasi to Kanpur Train Ticket Price

The Varanasi to Kanpur train ticket price varies based on the journey date, the type of coach, and your budget preferences. The minimum ticket price from Varanasi to Kanpur is ₹150, while the maximum ticket price from Varanasi to Kanpur is ₹1350.
Here are the cheapest train ticket prices from Varanasi to Kanpur for all classes:
ClassMinimum Price
1A₹1350
2A₹815
3A₹575
3E₹610
SL₹215
2S₹150

FAQs

How many trains run from Varanasi to Kanpur?
There are 136 trains that run from Varanasi to Kanpur route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance. You can find the list of available trains when you enter the travel date while looking to book a train from Varanasi to Kanpur.
How can I book a train from Varanasi to Kanpur?
You can make an online train ticket booking from Varanasi to Kanpur by entering the travel details like source, destination, and date of travel. From the list of available trains on the mentioned date, you can choose the most suitable one and check the seat availability. After this, you can continue to pay and wait to receive your train booking confirmation.
How many days in advance can I make a railway reservation?
Advance railway reservation generally opens 120 days before the date of journey. This excludes the date of the journey. So, you can start checking the seat availability during the period of 120 days and make a booking in advance.
What is the maximum number of passengers I can reserve the seats for in a single train ticket booking from Varanasi to Kanpur?
A maximum of 6 seats can be booked in a single train ticket booking. Also, 2 children who are below 5 years of age are allowed with the ticket, but tickets will not be generated for them. Therefore, if you are booking a Tatkal ticket from Varanasi to Kanpur, you can reserve seats for a maximum of 4 passengers.
Which documents are required for online railway reservation from Varanasi to Kanpur?
When making a railway ticket booking, you do not require any special travel documents and only need to fill up the details required. However, during the train journey, you will need to carry valid ID proof such as Aadhar, Voter ID, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport etc..
How many railway stations are there in Varanasi?
There are 5 stations in Varanasi.
How many railway stations are there in Kanpur?
There are 4 stations in Kanpur.
How to get the cheapest train tickets from Varanasi to Kanpur?
redRail offers you the best deal to book the cheapest IRCTC train tickets. Use code: BIGRAIL and get a flat Rs. 150 Off on your first ticket booking.