The average train between Kolkata and Lucknow takes 17h 40m and the fastest train takes 16h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kolkata 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 6 times a week between Kolkata and Lucknow. The earliest departure is at 4:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kolkata is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Lucknow at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Kolkata station and arriving at Lucknow station via Kanpur Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
Kolkata to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
Kolkata to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
The distance between Kolkata and Lucknow is 889.1 km. The road distance is 1,078 km.
You can take a train from Sealdah to Lucknow via Kanpur Central in around 14h 39m.
