This metro route map shows how to travel from IIT Kanpur Metro Station to Kanpur Central Metro Station using the Kanpur Metro. It includes the complete route map, platform details, total distance, travel time, interchange stations, fare information, and entry and exit gates. You can also check first and last metro timings to plan a smooth and convenient journey.
Fastest Route (38 Minutes) Via Orange Line
14 Stations
Direct Route
₹40
14 Stations
Direct Route
₹40
IIT Kanpur
Kalyanpur
SPM Hospital
Vishwavidyalaya
Gurudev Chauraha
Geeta Nagar
Rawatpur
LLR Hospital
Motijheel
Chunni Ganj
Naveen Market
Bada Chauraha
Naya Ganj
Kanpur Central
IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central Metro Route Details
IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central Metro Route Summary
IIT Kanpur Metro Station Entry & Exit Gates
Gate 1: National Sugar Institute
Gate 2: IIT Kanpur Campus, Gooba Garden
Kanpur Central Metro Station Entry & Exit Gates
Gate 1: Towards Railway Station Platform No 9 Up Side Near Railway Station Ticket Counter
Gate 2: Towards Naya Ganj Down Side Near Railway Station Car Parking
Kanpur Metro Network Overview
Find essential details about the Kanpur Metro Network, including operational information, train timings, network scale, and key contact details. This overview helps you quickly understand the system before planning your journey.
Launched Year
2021
Total Lines
1+
Total Stations
14+
Train Length
3 Coaches
First Train
6:00 AM
Last Train
10:00 PM
Operator
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation
Owner
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation
Helpline
0512-2246200
Kanpur Metro Network Map 2026
View the latest Kanpur Metro Network Map (2026) with all operational lines and stations. The map shows line colors, station sequence, and interchange points to help you understand the network layout and plan your journey more efficiently.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The travel time from IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central is approximately 38 minutes.
The distance between IIT Kanpur and Kanpur Central is approximately 21.0 kilometers.
No interchanges are required. This is a direct route on a single metro line.
The metro fare from IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central is ₹40.
Exact fare may vary based on the type of token or card used and the time of day (peak or off-peak).
The route from IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central uses the following metro line: Orange Line.
MetroYatra shows a detailed map and train direction at each interchange.
The route from IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central takes around 38 minutes via Orange Line.
Route Details:
• Duration: ~38 Minutes
• Distance: ~21.0 Kilometers
• Interchange: No Interchanges (Direct Route)
• Fare: ₹40
• Metro Lines: Orange Line
Note: Routes are sorted by shortest path first, then by fewest interchanges. Travel times are estimates and may vary based on actual metro schedules.
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