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Kanpur to Bhopal Train

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🚆 ~11.3 hours 💰 from ₹240 🚌 ~624 km
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Kanpur to Bhopal 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
🚆 Kanpur to Bhopal train route

The Kanpur to Bhopal 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 Uttar Pradesh to Madhya 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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💰 Kanpur to Bhopal 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 Kanpur to Bhopal (54 trains)
Train Departure Arrival Duration Runs Classes
Lucknow-Bhopal Garib Rath
#12593 · GR
 00:40
CNB
 09:35
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 3A
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
#12629 · SKr
 18:34
KNW
 23:05
BPL
 4h 31m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Lucknow Mumbai LTT Superfast Express
#12108 · SF
 00:20
CNB
 08:10
BPL
 7h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Pratapgarh-Bhopal Express
#12184 · SF
 00:20
CNB
 08:50
BPL
 8h 30m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Partapgarh Bhopal SuperFast Express
#12194 · SF
 00:20
CNB
 08:50
BPL
 8h 30m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Patna-Indore Express
#19322 · Exp
 00:40
CNB
 09:35
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Patna Indore Express
#19314 · Exp
 00:40
CNB
 09:35
BPL
 8h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Udyog Nagri Express
#12173 · SF
 00:44
KNW
 05:00
BPL
 4h 16m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT Lucknow Superfast Express
#12107 · SF
 00:46
KNW
 05:00
BPL
 4h 14m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Lashkar Superfast Express
#12161 · SF
 01:20
KNW
 05:35
BPL
 4h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kushinagar Express
#11016 · Exp
 02:25
CNB
 12:00
BPL
 9h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mysore-Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Express
#12781 · SF
 02:35
KNW
 06:35
BPL
 4h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kolhapur-Nizamuddin Express
#12147 · SF
 02:35
KNW
 06:35
BPL
 4h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Pune Lucknow Jn SuperFast Express
#12103 · SF
 02:35
KNW
 06:55
BPL
 4h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai CST Chhapra Jansadharan Express
#15102 · Exp
 02:50
KNW
 07:25
BPL
 4h 35m Daily
LTT Sultanpur Superfast Weekly Express
#12143 · SF
 02:50
KNW
 07:25
BPL
 4h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT - Gwalior (Weekly) Special
#01101 · Exp
 03:05
KNW
 08:45
BPL
 5h 40m Daily 3A,SL
Mumbai LTT-Allahabad Special
#04116 · Exp
 03:05
KNW
 08:45
BPL
 5h 40m Daily 3A,SL
Sultanpur-LTT Weekly SF Express
#12144 · SF
 04:25
CNB
 14:50
BPL
 10h 25m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Jhelum Express
#11077 · Exp
 04:40
KNW
 09:10
BPL
 4h 30m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Punjab Mail
#12137 · SF
 05:10
KNW
 09:35
BPL
 4h 25m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Gorakhpur-Mumbai LTT SF Express
#12541 · SF
 05:35
CNB
 13:45
BPL
 8h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Valsad-Kanpur Udyogkarmi Express
#12943 · SF
 06:40
KNW
 10:45
BPL
 4h 05m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Lucknow Jn - Pune Express
#12104 · SF
 08:00
CNB
 16:30
BPL
 8h 30m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Kanpur-Valsad Udyogkarmi Express
#12944 · SF
 08:00
CNB
 16:10
BPL
 8h 10m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Udyog Nagri Express
#12174 · SF
 08:00
CNB
 16:30
BPL
 8h 30m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Chhapra-Mumbai Jansadharan Express
#15101 · Exp
 08:00
CNB
 16:10
BPL
 8h 10m Daily
Kushinagar Express
#11015 · Exp
 09:15
KNW
 13:55
BPL
 4h 40m Daily 2A,3A,SL
H S NANDED - SHRI GANGANAGAR Exp
#12485 · SF
 09:30
KNW
 14:00
BPL
 4h 30m Daily 3A,SL
Dadar Amritsar Express
#11057 · Exp
 09:40
KNW
 15:30
BPL
 5h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
HYDERABAD DECCAN - AJMER SF Exp
#12720 · SF
 09:55
KNW
 14:30
BPL
 4h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Allahabad - Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special
#04115 · Exp
 12:50
CNB
 21:50
BPL
 9h 00m Daily 3A,SL
Rapti Sagar Express
#12511 · SF
 13:22
CNB
 21:15
BPL
 7h 53m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Gorakhpur-Secunderabad Express
#12589 · SF
 13:22
CNB
 21:15
BPL
 7h 53m Daily 2A,3A,SL
GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp
#12591 · SF
 13:22
CNB
 21:15
BPL
 7h 53m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Raptisagar Express
#12521 · SF
 13:22
CNB
 21:15
BPL
 7h 53m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp
#15015 · Exp
 13:22
CNB
 21:50
BPL
 8h 28m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Tulsi Express
#11069 · Exp
 14:35
KNW
 18:50
BPL
 4h 15m Daily 2A,3A,SL
VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp
#12779 · SF
 15:10
KNW
 19:30
BPL
 4h 20m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Hubli-H.Nizamuddin Goa Express
#17305 · Exp
 15:10
KNW
 19:30
BPL
 4h 20m Daily 2A,SL
Hyderabad-Ajmer Weekly Special
#07106 · Exp
 15:25
KNW
 21:00
BPL
 5h 35m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express
#12171 · SF
 16:29
KNW
 20:40
BPL
 4h 11m Daily 1A,2A,3A
Pushpak Express
#12534 · SF
 17:25
KNW
 21:05
BPL
 3h 40m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - BAREILLY Weekly Exp
#14313 · Exp
 17:40
KNW
 22:30
BPL
 4h 50m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Lucknow Chennai Express
#16094 · Exp
 18:05
CNB
 03:05
BPL
 9h 00m Daily 3A,SL
GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp
#15023 · Exp
 18:05
CNB
 03:05
BPL
 9h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Sainagar Shirdi - H. Nizamuddin (Weekly) Special
#04011 · Exp
 18:25
KNW
 23:20
BPL
 4h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Karnataka Express
#12627 · SF
 19:35
KNW
 23:30
BPL
 3h 55m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Sachkhand SF Express
#12715 · SF
 21:05
KNW
 01:00
BPL
 3h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur SF Express
#12542 · SF
 21:20
KNW
 01:15
BPL
 3h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Pushpak Express
#12533 · SF
 21:32
CNB
 06:00
BPL
 8h 28m Daily 1A,2A,3A,SL
Kamayani Express
#11071 · Exp
 22:00
KNW
 03:00
BPL
 5h 00m Daily 2A,3A,SL
ERNAKULAM - NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Mangala Lakshadweep Exp
#12617 · SF
 22:45
KNW
 02:40
BPL
 3h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL
Solapur - Jaipur Special
#09716 · Exp
 23:55
KNW
 04:50
BPL
 4h 55m Daily 2A,3A,SL

* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 54 trains.

💡 Train booking tips for Kanpur to Bhopal
📅
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 Kanpur to Bhopal route:

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By Bus
~15.6 hrs · AC/Non-AC
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Full Route Guide
462 km · All modes
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🔗 Useful railway resources

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Indian Railways — Official website of Ministry of Railways

Frequently asked questions
How long does the train take from Kanpur to Bhopal? ▼
Trains from Kanpur to Bhopal 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 Kanpur to Bhopal? ▼
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 Kanpur to Bhopal daily? ▼
Multiple trains operate on the Kanpur to Bhopal route daily, including Superfast, Express, and Mail trains. Check IRCTC for the latest schedule and availability.
How to book Kanpur to Bhopal 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 Kanpur to Bhopal? ▼
Yes, there are direct trains on the Kanpur to Bhopal 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 Kanpur to Bhopal? ▼
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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