What is the cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow?

The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow?

The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.

Is there a direct train between Kolkata and Lucknow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Lucknow. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 16h 55m.

How far is it from Kolkata to Lucknow?

The distance between Kolkata and Lucknow is 915 km. The road distance is 958.9 km.

How do I travel from Kolkata to Lucknow without a car?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow without a car is to train which takes 16h 55m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500.

How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Lucknow?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Kolkata to Lucknow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kolkata to Lucknow train from?

Kolkata to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.

Train or fly from Kolkata to Lucknow?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Kolkata to Lucknow train arrive?

Kolkata to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.

Can I drive from Kolkata to Lucknow?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Lucknow is 959 km. It takes approximately 14h 13m to drive from Kolkata to Lucknow.

Where can I stay near Lucknow?

There are 854+ hotels available in Lucknow.

Kolkata to Lucknow - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Lucknow by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane CCU - LKO
3h 54m
₹6,146–14,902
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Lucknowtrain 22317
16h 55m
₹460–3,500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Tatanagar Jntrain
2. Take the bus from Jamshedpur to Dev Kali Bypassbus
3. Take the bus from Maya Bazar to Alambaghbus
25h 35m
₹2,283–4,117
Drive 958.9 km
1. Drive from Kolkata to Lucknowcar 958.9 km
14h 13m
₹10,292–14,866

Kolkata to Lucknow by train

1Weekly Trains

16h 55mAverage Duration

₹460Cheapest Price

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Distance: 914.9 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Lucknow, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Lucknow once a week. Tickets cost ₹460–3,500 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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