There are 6 ways to get from Delhi to Lucknow by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane DEL - LKO
2h 49m₹3,656–8,087Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Lucknowtrain 12556 / ...
7h 25m₹290–2,300Train via Kanpur
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kanpur Centraltrain 12310 / ...
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain 14124 / ...
6h 46m₹399–3,133Bus
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagarbus
7h 30m₹440–2,500Drive 461.4 km
- Drive from Delhi to Lucknowcar 461.4 km
6h 28m₹5,008–7,233Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi to Lucknowtaxi 461.4 km
6h 28m₹9,000–11,000
Delhi to Lucknow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Lucknow is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Lucknow is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹8,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from ISBT Kashmere Gate and arriving at Lucknow Singar Nagar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Lucknow. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Delhi and Lucknow is 453 km. The road distance is 461.4 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Lucknow without a car is to train via Kanpur which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Delhi to Lucknow, including transfers.
Delhi to Lucknow bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from ISBT Kashmere Gate station.
Delhi to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Lucknow is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹8,500. Alternatively, you can train via Kanpur, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 46m, you could also bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Lucknow, India?
Air India Limited, Air India Express, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Delhi to Lucknow via Kanpur Central in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from New Delhi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–2,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹440–2,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 93 58 81 19 41
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
OLA cabs
- Website
- olacabs.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi to Lucknow bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Lucknow Singar Nagar station.
Delhi to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Lucknow is 461 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Delhi to Lucknow.
There are 854+ hotels available in Lucknow.














