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Bhopal to Kanpur Train

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🚆 ~11.3 hours 💰 from ₹240 🚌 ~624 km
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Bhopal to Kanpur trains. Journey time: approximately 11 hrs 18 min. Compare flights and buses as alternatives on FareEagle.
~11.3 hrs
Journey time
~624 km
Distance
₹240+
Sleeper fare
Daily
Frequency
🚆 Bhopal to Kanpur train route

The Bhopal to Kanpur train route covers approximately 624 km by rail and takes around 11.3 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Madhya Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh.

This is a medium-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.

Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.

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💰 Bhopal to Kanpur train fare (approximate)

Approximate fares for the 624 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.

ClassDescriptionApprox. Fare
1AAC First Class Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding ₹1,544
2AAC 2-Tier Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight ₹858
3AAC 3-Tier Most popular AC class, good value ₹618
SLSleeper Class Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths ₹240
2SSecond Sitting Non-AC reserved seating for short routes ₹137
CCAC Chair Car AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi ₹686

* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.

🚆 Trains from Bhopal to Kanpur (55 trains)
Train Departure Arrival Duration Runs Classes
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12630 · SKr
 19:35
BPL
 00:20
KNW
 4h 45m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Bhopal-Lucknow Garib Rath Express
#12594 · GR
 22:45
BPL
 08:15
CNB
 9h 30m Daily 3A
Sachkhand SF Express
#12716 · SF
 00:20
BPL
 04:25
KNW
 4h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Raptisagar Express
#12522 · SF
 00:25
BPL
 08:15
CNB
 7h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Rapti Sagar Expres
#12512 · SF
 00:25
BPL
 08:15
CNB
 7h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Secunderabad - Gorakhpur Express
#12590 · SF
 00:25
BPL
 08:15
CNB
 7h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
YESVANTPUR - GORAKHPUR SF Exp
#12592 · SF
 00:25
BPL
 08:15
CNB
 7h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
H.Nizamuddin Hubli Goa Express Slip
#12780-Slip · SF
 01:20
BPL
 05:30
KNW
 4h 10m Daily 2A,SL
Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur SF Express
#12542 · SF
 01:20
BPL
 09:45
CNB
 8h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - VASCO DA GAMA Goa Exp
#12780 · SF
 01:20
BPL
 05:30
KNW
 4h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Jaipur Solapur (Weekly) Special
#09715 · Exp
 02:50
BPL
 08:30
KNW
 5h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
BAREILLY - MUMBAI LTT Weekly Exp
#14314 · Exp
 04:30
BPL
 10:00
KNW
 5h 30m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Tulsi Express
#11070 · Exp
 05:10
BPL
 11:25
KNW
 6h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT Lucknow Superfast Express
#12107 · SF
 05:10
BPL
 13:30
CNB
 8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Udyog Nagri Express
#12173 · SF
 05:10
BPL
 13:30
CNB
 8h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Pushpak Express
#12533 · SF
 06:10
BPL
 10:25
KNW
 4h 15m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
AJMER - HYDERABAD DECCAN SF Exp
#12719 · SF
 06:25
BPL
 11:40
KNW
 5h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Karnataka Express
#12628 · SF
 07:00
BPL
 11:10
KNW
 4h 10m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Pune Lucknow Jn SuperFast Express
#12103 · SF
 07:00
BPL
 15:35
CNB
 8h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai CST Chhapra Jansadharan Express
#15102 · Exp
 07:35
BPL
 16:55
CNB
 9h 20m Daily
LTT Sultanpur Superfast Weekly Express
#12143 · SF
 07:35
BPL
 15:35
CNB
 8h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kamayani Express
#11072 · Exp
 07:40
BPL
 12:45
KNW
 5h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Lashkar Express
#12162 · SF
 08:15
BPL
 13:00
KNW
 4h 45m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Lucknow Mumbai LTT Superfast Express
#12108 · SF
 08:15
BPL
 12:52
KNW
 4h 37m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT-Allahabad Special
#04116 · Exp
 08:50
BPL
 18:50
CNB
 10h 00m Daily 3A,SL
YESVANTPUR - GORAKHPUR Exp
#15024 · Exp
 09:35
BPL
 19:05
CNB
 9h 30m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Chennai Lucknow Express
#16093 · Exp
 10:10
BPL
 19:05
CNB
 8h 55m Daily 3A,SL
Haridwar-Mumbai LTT AC Express
#12172 · SF
 10:35
BPL
 14:48
KNW
 4h 13m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Valsad-Kanpur Udyogkarmi Express
#12943 · SF
 10:50
BPL
 19:30
CNB
 8h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp
#12486 · SF
 11:00
BPL
 15:20
KNW
 4h 20m Daily 3A,SL
H. Nizamuddin - Sainagar Shirdi (Weekly) Special
#04012 · Exp
 11:15
BPL
 15:40
KNW
 4h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Amritsar Dadar Express
#11058 · Exp
 11:20
BPL
 16:40
KNW
 5h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kushinagar Express
#11016 · Exp
 12:05
BPL
 17:15
KNW
 5h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Gorakhpur-Mumbai LTT SF Express
#12541 · SF
 13:55
BPL
 18:05
KNW
 4h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Panchvalley Passenger Slip2
#59386-Slip · Pass
 13:55
BPL
 00:10
CNB
 10h 15m Daily SL
Kushinagar Express
#11015 · Exp
 14:00
BPL
 00:10
CNB
 10h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Ajmer - Hyderabad Special
#07105 · Exp
 14:50
BPL
 20:00
KNW
 5h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Sultanpur-LTT Weekly SF Express
#12144 · SF
 14:55
BPL
 18:45
KNW
 3h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kanpur-Valsad Udyogkarmi Express
#12944 · SF
 16:15
BPL
 21:00
KNW
 4h 45m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Chhapra-Mumbai Jansadharan Express
#15101 · Exp
 16:15
BPL
 21:00
KNW
 4h 45m Daily
Lucknow Jn - Pune Express
#12104 · SF
 16:35
BPL
 21:00
KNW
 4h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Udyog Nagri Express
#12174 · SF
 16:35
BPL
 20:51
KNW
 4h 16m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Punjab Mail
#12138 · SF
 17:00
BPL
 21:40
KNW
 4h 40m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Nizamuddin-Kolhapur Express
#12148 · SF
 17:15
BPL
 21:55
KNW
 4h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Nizamuddin-Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express
#12782 · SF
 17:15
BPL
 21:55
KNW
 4h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Indore-Patna Express
#19313 · Exp
 18:55
BPL
 04:00
CNB
 9h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Indore-Rajendranagar Express
#19321 · Exp
 18:55
BPL
 04:00
CNB
 9h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
YESVANTPUR - GORAKHPUR Exp
#15016 · Exp
 18:55
BPL
 05:50
CNB
 10h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bhopal Partapgarh Express
#12193 · SF
 19:20
BPL
 04:00
CNB
 8h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Bhopal Partapgarh Express
#12183 · SF
 19:20
BPL
 04:00
CNB
 8h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp
#12618 · SF
 19:55
BPL
 00:10
KNW
 4h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Pushpak Express
#12534 · SF
 21:15
BPL
 06:45
CNB
 9h 30m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Gwalior Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special
#01102 · Exp
 22:00
BPL
 02:30
KNW
 4h 30m Daily 3A,SL
Allahabad - Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special
#04115 · Exp
 22:00
BPL
 03:50
KNW
 5h 50m Daily 3A,SL
Jhelum Express
#11078 · Exp
 22:05
BPL
 03:20
KNW
 5h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL

* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 55 trains.

💡 Train booking tips for Bhopal to Kanpur
📅
Book 120 days early
IRCTC opens bookings 120 days before journey date. Book early for popular routes — confirmed tickets sell out fast.
⏰
Tatkal at 10 AM / 11 AM
Tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC, one day before travel. Be ready to book instantly.
💳
Carry valid photo ID
One passenger must carry original photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN card) during the journey.
📱
Use IRCTC app for faster booking
The IRCTC Rail Connect app is faster than the website for Tatkal bookings. Also try ConfirmTkt for PNR predictions and alternative routes.
💤
Choose overnight trains
For this 624 km route, overnight trains save you a hotel night. Trains departing 6-10 PM arrive next morning.
🔄 Compare other travel options

Not sure if train is the best option? Compare with flights and buses for the Bhopal to Kanpur route:

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By Bus
~15.6 hrs · AC/Non-AC
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🔗 Useful railway resources

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Frequently asked questions
How long does the train take from Bhopal to Kanpur? ▼
Trains from Bhopal to Kanpur take approximately 11.3 hours depending on the train type. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail/passenger trains make more stops.
What is the train fare from Bhopal to Kanpur? ▼
Fares vary by class: Sleeper from ₹240, AC 3-Tier from ₹618, AC 2-Tier from ₹858. Tatkal and premium tickets cost more.
How many trains run from Bhopal to Kanpur daily? ▼
Multiple trains operate on the Bhopal to Kanpur route daily, including Superfast, Express, and Mail trains. Check IRCTC for the latest schedule and availability.
How to book Bhopal to Kanpur train tickets? ▼
You can book train tickets through IRCTC (irctc.co.in) or authorized partners like ConfirmTkt. Booking opens 120 days before the journey date. Tatkal booking opens at 10 AM (AC) / 11 AM (Non-AC) one day before.
Is there a direct train from Bhopal to Kanpur? ▼
Yes, there are direct trains on the Bhopal to Kanpur route. Some trains may require a connection depending on the schedule. Check IRCTC for direct train options.
What is the best time to travel by train from Bhopal to Kanpur? ▼
For long routes, overnight trains (departing 6-10 PM) are popular as you save on hotel costs and arrive fresh. For short routes, morning Shatabdi or Vande Bharat trains offer comfortable daytime travel.
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