Private train between Kanpur and New Delhi time table, route, frequency and fare

Private train between Kanpur and New Delhi time table, route, train no., frequency and fare

Private train between Kanpur and New Delhi

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Kanpur and New Delhi

Private train will leave Kanpur at 1840 hrs Daily and arrive New Delhi at 2300 hrs and train running time between the station 4:20 hrs

Private train will leave New Delhi at 0520 hrs Daily and arrive Kanpur at 0925 hrs and train running time between the station 4:05 hrs

Distance between Kanpur and New Delhi Railway Station is 440 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Daily

There is currently no operational private (PPP) train service between Kanpur (CNB) and New Delhi (NDLS)—any mention of such a service remains purely indicative and not active:

  • The IRCTC listing suggests:
    • Kanpur → New Delhi: Departs 18:40, arrives 23:00 (4 h 20 m)
    • New Delhi → Kanpur: Departs 05:20, arrives 09:25 (4 h 05 m)

Confirmed Indian Railways Trains: Kanpur ⇄ New Delhi

Here are the most reliable and fastest trains currently servicing this route:

1. Kanpur–New Delhi Shatabdi Express (12033/12034)

  • Departure (CNB): 06:00 (Mon–Sat)
  • Arrival (NDLS): 11:20
  • Duration: ~5 h 20 m
  • Classes: Executive Chair Car (EC), AC Chair Car (CC) — seating only, with onboard catering
  • Fares:
    • CC: ₹675 (+ catering ₹80)
    • EC: ₹1,460 (+ catering ₹105)

2. Shram Shakti Express (12451/12452)

  • Frequency: Daily
  • Stops: Only at Panki Dham (near Kanpur)—otherwise nonstop
  • Duration: ~5 h 55 m — ~6 hours
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, AC 3E, Sleeper (SL), General Unreserved
  • Route: Direct overnight Superfast service

3. Rajdhani Express (e.g., 12301)

  • Departure: ~04:55 from Kanpur
  • Arrival: ~10:05 at New Delhi
  • Duration: ~5 h 10 m
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A — meals included; premium service

4. Kanpur–New Delhi Duronto Express (12273, 12281, 12259)

  • Duration: ~5 h 45 m
  • Departure: ~00:55 AM
  • Arrival: ~06:40–11:00 AM depending on train
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper — meals included
  • Fares (train 12273 example):
    • 1A: ₹2,055
    • 2A: ₹1,225
    • 3A: ₹890
    • 3E: ₹825
    • SL: ₹330

Quick Comparison Table

Train Service Duration Frequency Classes Available Approx Fare (example)
Shatabdi Express ~5 h 20 m Mon–Sat EC, CC CC ₹675 + ₹80 catering
Shram Shakti Express ~5 h 55 m Daily 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL Comparable to Shatabdi fares
Rajdhani Express ~5 h 10 m Daily 1A, 2A, 3A 3A ~₹970, 2A ~₹1,300, 1A ~₹2,100
Duronto Express ~5 h 45 m Daily 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL SL ₹330 – 1A ₹2,055

Final Notes

  • No private PPP train runs between Kanpur and New Delhi at the moment.
  • Fastest service: Rajdhani Express, ~5 h 10 m.
  • For a fast, comfortable daytime journey: Shatabdi Express (~5 h 20 m).
  • For a good mix of comfort and affordability: Shram Shakti Express or Duronto Express with reserved classes and meals.

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