The average train between Delhi and Lucknow takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Delhi to Lucknow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Delhi and Lucknow. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Delhi is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Lucknow at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Delhi to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Delhi station and arriving at Lucknow station via Kanpur Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Delhi to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
Delhi to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
The distance between Delhi and Lucknow is 415.4 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from New Delhi to Lucknow via Kanpur Central in around 6h 46m.