Canning is the terminus of the Canning Line, located in South 24 Parganas district. It serves as the gateway to the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove delta. The town is a major transit point for tourists, forest workers, and fishermen heading to the Sundarban reserve.
Nearby: Sundarbans gateway, Matla River ferry ghat
Crowd: Very heavy — especially at dawn for Sundarbans-bound commuters
Ballygunge Junction is one of the most important railway junctions in South Kolkata, serving as a connecting point between the Circular Railway and the Sealdah South section. The surrounding Ballygunge area is an affluent residential neighbourhood with heritage bungalows, consulates, top schools and upscale markets.
Nearby: Ballygunge Phari junction, heritage residential area, La Martiniere
Crowd: Heavy — major junction connecting multiple lines
Canning Line, Eastern Railway. Verified April 2026. Confirm at station before travel.
| Train No. | Train Name | Dep. Canning | Arr. Ballygunge Junction | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34511 | CG-SDAH Local | 03:45 | 04:51 | 1h 6min | Daily |
| 34513 | CG-SDAH Local | 04:32 | 05:33 | 1h 1min | Daily |
| 34515 | CG-SDAH Local | 05:17 | 06:21 | 1h 4min | Daily |
| 34517 | CG-SDAH Local | 05:49 | 06:52 | 1h 3min | Daily |
| 34519 | CG-SDAH Local | 06:50 | 07:51 | 1h 1min | Daily |
| 34521 | CG-SDAH Local | 07:23 | 08:22 | 59 min | Daily |
| 34523 | CG-SDAH Local | 08:15 | 09:17 | 1h 2min | Daily |
| 34501 | CG-SDAH Local | 08:33 | 09:36 | 1h 3min | Mon-Sat |
| 34525 | CG-SDAH Local | 09:08 | 10:09 | 1h 1min | Daily |
| 34371 | CG-BLN Local | 09:40 | 10:45 | 1h 5min | Daily |
| 34527 | CG-SDAH Local | 10:05 | 11:07 | 1h 2min | Daily |
| 34529 | CG-SDAH Local | 10:50 | 11:51 | 1h 1min | Daily |
| 34531 | CG-SDAH Local | 12:05 | 13:12 | 1h 7min | Daily |
| 34533 | CG-SDAH Local | 13:15 | 14:23 | 1h 8min | Daily |
| 34535 | CG-SDAH Local | 13:50 | 14:54 | 1h 4min | Daily |
| 33061 | CG-BT Local | 14:32 | 15:36 | 1h 4min | Daily |
| 34537 | CG-SDAH Local | 15:08 | 16:08 | 1h | Daily |
| 34539 | CG-SDAH Local | 15:45 | 16:50 | 1h 5min | Daily |
| 34541 | CG-SDAH Local | 16:10 | 17:14 | 1h 4min | Daily |
| 34543 | CG-SDAH Local | 17:15 | 18:18 | 1h 3min | Daily |
| 34545 | CG-SDAH Local | 18:18 | 19:21 | 1h 3min | Daily |
| 34547 | CG-SDAH Local | 18:45 | 19:47 | 1h 2min | Daily |
| 34549 | CG-SDAH Local | 19:20 | 20:21 | 1h 1min | Daily |
| 34551 | CG-SDAH Local | 20:05 | 21:06 | 1h 1min | Daily |
| 34553 | CG-SDAH Local | 21:05 | 22:08 | 1h 3min | Daily |
| 34555 | CG-SDAH Local | 21:35 | 22:35 | 1h | Daily |
| 34557 | CG-SDAH Local | 22:20 | 23:22 | 1h 2min | Daily |
On average, trains depart every 43 minutes. The shortest gap between consecutive trains is 18 minutes and the longest gap is 75 minutes. The journey typically takes around 63 minutes.
Best time to travel: Off-peak hours (10:30 AM–4:30 PM) offer less crowded coaches. 9 trains run during peak hours and 18 trains run off-peak.
All trains on this route run under Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division. Tickets can be purchased at the station counter or via the UTS mobile app. Platform numbers may vary — check the display board on arrival.
ক্যানিং দক্ষিণ ২৪ পরগনা জেলার একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শহর এবং ক্যানিং লাইনের শেষ স্টেশন। এটি সুন্দরবনের প্রবেশদ্বার হিসেবে পরিচিত — বিশ্বের বৃহত্তম ম্যানগ্রোভ বন। পর্যটক, মৎস্যজীবী এবং বনকর্মীরা প্রতিদিন এই স্টেশন থেকে যাতায়াত করেন।
বালিগঞ্জ জংশন দক্ষিণ কলকাতার অন্যতম গুরুত্বপূর্ণ রেলওয়ে জংশন যা সার্কুলার রেলওয়ে ও শিয়ালদহ দক্ষিণ শাখার সংযোগস্থল। আশেপাশের বালিগঞ্জ এলাকা ঐতিহ্যবাহী বাংলো, কনস্যুলেট, শীর্ষস্থানীয় স্কুল ও অভিজাত বাজারের জন্য পরিচিত।
ক্যানিং থেকে বালিগঞ্জ জংশন যেতে মোট 27টি ট্রেন চলাচল করে। রেলপথে দূরত্ব প্রায় 40 কিলোমিটার এবং আনুমানিক ভাড়া ₹30 (আনরিজার্ভড ২য় শ্রেণী)। প্রথম ট্রেন ছাড়ে 03:45 এবং শেষ ট্রেন ছাড়ে 22:20। সময়সূচী পরিবর্তন হতে পারে — ট্রেনে ওঠার আগে স্টেশনে নিশ্চিত করুন।
27 train(s) run from Canning to Ballygunge Junction on the Canning Line. More trains are being verified and added.
The rail distance from Canning to Ballygunge Junction on the Canning Line is approximately 40 km.
Approximate unreserved 2nd class fare is ₹30. Please verify at the station ticket counter.
The first train departs at: 03:45 — Train 34511.
The last train departs at: 22:20 — Train 34557.
Source: Indian Railways / trainspnrstatus.com. Verified: April 22, 2026.