| From | Time (HH:MM) |
|---|---|
| IIT Kanpur to Moti Jheel | 06:00 |
| Moti Jheel to IIT Kanpur | 06:00 |
Kanpur Metro Routes, Fares & Station Guide
Quick Transit Stats
Night departures
| From | Time (HH:MM) |
|---|---|
| IIT Kanpur to Moti Jheel | 22:00 |
| Moti Jheel to IIT Kanpur | 22:00 |
Kanpur Metro — commuter guide
Kanpur Metro Network
Kanpur Metro (UPMRC) operates the Orange Line from IIT Kanpur (Naubasta) toward Moti Jheel in the south-east. The corridor spans Kanpur's major educational, commercial, and transit zones. IIT Kanpur at the western terminal is one of India's premier engineering institutions. Kanpur Central Railway Station is included in the active station network, providing direct metro access to one of North India's busiest rail junctions.
Key areas connected
IIT Kanpur campus (western terminal, premier engineering institution), Rawatpur (residential), Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital area, Kanpur Central (main railway junction), Naveen Market (commercial centre), Bada Chauraha (city centre), Nayaganj, Kanpur Cantonment, and Moti Jheel (south-eastern residential and administrative area).
Railway connectivity
Kanpur Central Railway Station is served by the metro Orange Line — it handles trains on the Mumbai–Delhi, Delhi–Howrah, and Delhi–Chennai main lines, making it one of the busiest rail junctions in UP. Metro access reduces road congestion around the Central station approach during arrival and departure peaks.
Popular route searches
IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central — Orange Line east, key commute. Kanpur Central to Moti Jheel — Orange Line south-east. Naveen Market to IIT Kanpur — Orange Line west. Rawatpur to Bada Chauraha — Orange Line east.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which Kanpur Metro station serves Kanpur Central Railway Station? ▼
Kanpur Central Metro Station on the Orange Line is positioned to serve Kanpur Junction (Central) Railway Station — one of the highest-traffic stations in Uttar Pradesh, handling trains on the Delhi-Howrah, Mumbai-Delhi, and Kanpur-Lucknow routes. Metro access reduces the dependence on congested Meston Road approaches to the station.
Which is the western terminal of the Kanpur Metro? ▼
IIT Kanpur is the western terminal of the Orange Line. The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is one of India's premier engineering institutions and generates significant daily commuter demand between the campus and the city centre.