The average train between Lucknow and Kolkata takes 15h 40m and the fastest train takes 14h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucknow to Kolkata. 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 twice daily between Lucknow and Kolkata. The earliest departure is at 4:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lucknow is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kolkata at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lucknow to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Lucknow station and arriving at Sealdah station via Kanpur Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
Lucknow to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
Lucknow to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
The distance between Lucknow and Kolkata is 889.1 km. The road distance is 952 km.
You can take a train from Lucknow to Sealdah via Kanpur Central in around 15h 40m.
