The average train between Ranchi and Lucknow takes 16h 52m and the fastest train takes 13h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Ranchi 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 twice daily between Ranchi and Lucknow. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ranchi is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Lucknow at 3:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Ranchi station and arriving at Lucknow station via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.
Ranchi to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
The distance between Ranchi and Lucknow is 588.3 km. The road distance is 830 km.
You can take a train from Ranchi to Lucknow via Varanasi Jn in around 12h 31m.
