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Best price $ 32.86
Journey duration 33 h 5 min
Connections per day 1
First departure 05:00
Last departure 05:00
Distance 923.4 mi

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How can I get the cheapest train tickets to travel from Chennai to Kanpur?

When you're traveling from Chennai to Kanpur, you can expect to pay an average of approximately $ 32.21. You might be able to find prices as low as $ 26.75, but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest train tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as train ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper train tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.

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Duration: 37 h 10 min
Mgr Chennai Ctr(MAS) - Kanpur Central(CNB)
10:45 - 23:55
$ 32.39

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Kanpur by train?

The distance between Chennai and Kanpur is around 923.4 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 34 h 38 min. However, the fastest routes between Chennai and Kanpur take 32 h 45 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

At what time of the day can I travel from Chennai to Kanpur?

If you prefer to travel early, you will usually find the first departure from Chennai to Kanpur leaving at 05:00. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last daily departure leaves at 05:00.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

When traveling from Chennai to Kanpur by train, which stations can I use?

You will be able to leave Chennai by using stations such as Mgr Chennai Ctr(MAS). These connect you to stations including Kanpur Central(CNB) in Kanpur. Check carefully before making a booking. Some or all of these stations will appear on the route, depending on the transport provider you use for your trip. Check carefully to see which route your chosen transport provider follows, to see if it passes through a station that is convenient for your needs. It may be necessary to make a short journey between stations either in Chennai or in Kanpur, for your convenience while traveling.

How many times a day do departures from Chennai leave for Kanpur?

The route from Chennai to Kanpur is served by providers including IndianRail. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 2 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Chennai 2 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Chennai to Kanpur, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 2 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 0 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.

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