There are 6 ways to get from Lucknow to Meerut by plane, train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Delhi, train • 3h 49m
Cheapest option
Train • 8h 5m
4 alternative options
Fly to Dehra Dun, train • 6h 52m
Bus • 12h 26m
Taxi • 6h 22m
Drive • 6h 22m
Lucknow to Meerut by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Meerut is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹1,300 and takes 8h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Meerut is to fly and train which costs ₹2,800 - ₹6,500 and takes 3h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknowjn and arriving at Meerut City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
It is 396 km from Lucknow to Meerut. It is approximately 466.9 km to drive.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Meerut without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Lucknow to Meerut, including transfers.
Lucknow to Meerut train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknowjn station.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Meerut is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 26m.
The quickest flight from Lucknow Airport to Delhi Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Lucknow to Meerut train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Meerut City station.

- Distance: 395.7 km
- Duration: 3h 49m
What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Meerut, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknowjn to Meerut City once daily. Tickets cost ₹250 - ₹1,300 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, UPSRTC operates a bus from Kaisarbagh to Hapur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹750 - ₹1,200 and the journey takes 12h 1m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Lucknow to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800 - ₹6,000
Flights from Lucknow to Dehra Dun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹10,000
Flights from Lucknow to Dehra Dun via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹10,000

- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Lucknow to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500 - ₹8,000

- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Lucknow to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹8,500

- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Lucknow to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100 - ₹11,000

- Website
- airvistara.com
Flights from Lucknow to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000 - ₹11,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from New Delhi to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370 - ₹460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
Train from Virbhadra to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150 - ₹850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150 - ₹200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490 - ₹600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
Train from Lucknowjn to Meerut City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250 - ₹1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250 - ₹320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700 - ₹900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,300

- Phone
- 9415049606
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.com
Bus from Kaisarbagh to Hapur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹750 - ₹1,200
- Schedules at
- onlineupsrtc.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000 - ₹13,000
Shivay Taxi
- Phone
- +91 88 81 91 38 88
- Website
- shivaytaxi.com
Cabio Cab Lucknow
- Phone
- +91 89 53 76 76 76
- Website
- cabio.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Meerut is 467 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Lucknow to Meerut.
Vistara, AirAsia India, Go First and two other airlines offer flights from Lucknow Airport to Delhi Airport.
There are seven+ hotels available in Meerut. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Lucknow Airport is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ₹300 - ₹360.