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)
Contents
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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