Private train between Mumbai and Kanpur time table, route, frequency, Train No. and fare
Private train between Mumbai and Kanpur
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Mumbai and Kanpur
Private train will leave Mumbai at 1610 hrs Daily and arrive Kanpur at 1410 hrs and train running time between the station 22:00 hrs
Private train will leave Kanpur at 1755 hrs Daily and arrive Mumbai at 1545 hrs and train running time between the station 21:50 hrs
Distance between Mumbai and Kanpur Railway Station is 1341 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Daily
There is no active private (PPP or IRCTC-operated) train service between Mumbai and Kanpur. Unlike corridors such as Mumbai–Lucknow or Mumbai–Ahmedabad where IRCTC’s Tejas Express operates, the Mumbai–Kanpur route is presently served only by regular Indian Railways services.
Confirmed Indian Railways Services: Mumbai ⇄ Kanpur
Here are some of the fastest and most trusted train options operating on this route:
Pushpak Superfast Express (12534)
- Route: Mumbai (CSTM) → Kanpur Central (CNB)
- Departure: ~08:25
- Arrival: ~04:55 (next day)
- Duration: ~20 hours 30 minutes — fastest on this route
- Frequency: Daily
Bandra Terminus – Kanpur Central SF Express (22444)
- Departure: ~05:10
- Duration: ~26 hours – covers ~1,613 km
- Frequency: Daily
Kushinagar Superfast Express (22538)
- Departure: ~00:35
- Duration: ~23 hours 30 minutes
Other Notable Services
- Mumbai LTT – Azamgarh SF Express (20103): ~22 h 7 m
- Other weekly services: Multiple trains like Bandra–Lucknow AC Express, BDTS LJN SF, etc.
Summary Table
| Train | Route | Duration | Frequency | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pushpak Express (12534) | CSTM → CNB | ~20 h 30 m | Daily | Fastest on this route |
| Bandra–Kanpur SF Express (22444) | BDTS → CNB | ~26 h | Daily | Daily connectivity |
| Kushinagar SF Express (22538) | CSTM → CNB | ~23 h 30 m | Daily | Faster overnight option |
| Azamgarh SF Express (20103) | LTT → CNB | ~22 h 7 m | Daily | Competitive travel time |
Approximate Fare Ranges (By Class)
Based on typical pricing platforms:
- Sleeper (SL): ₹590–₹630
- AC 3-Tier (3A): ₹1,300–₹1,600
- AC 2-Tier (2A): ₹2,200–₹2,800
- First AC (1A): ₹3,500+
Exact fares vary by train, date, and class; platforms like ConfirmTkt or IRCTC provide up-to-date fare quotes.
Final Notes
- No private-run train operates between Mumbai and Kanpur.
- Fastest option: Pushpak Express (~20½ hours, daily).
- Overnight alternatives: Kushinagar SF, Azamgarh SF.
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