There are 3 ways to get from Lucknow to Kolkata by plane, train, or car
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Lucknow to Kolkata by train
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The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknow and arriving at Sealdah. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Lucknow and Kolkata is 919 km. The road distance is 952.2 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 18h and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Lucknow to Kolkata, including transfers.
Lucknow to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 18h.
Lucknow to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Kolkata is 952 km. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Lucknow to Kolkata.
What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Kolkata, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹460–3,500 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknow to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
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