There are 6 ways to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lucknow to Prayagtrain 14242 / ...
3h 36m₹170–1,400Bus via Kaurihar
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Kauriharbus Volvo / ...
4h 47m₹357–900Drive 201.2 km
- Drive from Lucknow to Prayagrajcar 201.2 km
2h 56m₹2,246–3,244Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucknow to Prayagrajtaxi 201.2 km
2h 56m₹3,100–3,800Train via Kanpur
- Take the train from Lucknowjn to Kanpur Centraltrain 12003 / ...
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain 12424 / ...
3h 38m₹303–2,419Bus
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Prayagraj Civil linesbus Rajdhani / ...
9h₹320–650
Lucknow to Prayagraj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹650 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alambagh and arriving at Prayagraj Civil lines. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknow and arriving at Prayag. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Lucknow and Prayagraj is 195 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Lucknow to Prayag takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Lucknow to Prayagraj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Alambagh station.
Lucknow to Prayagraj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Kaurihar, which costs ₹350 - ₹900 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Prayagraj, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Prayag every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, UPSRTC operates a bus from Alambagh to Kaurihar hourly. Tickets cost ₹270–750 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknow to Prayag
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Lucknowjn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Alambagh to Kaurihar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270–750
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹270–350
- Janrath
- ₹350–490
- Adult
- ₹320–750
Bus from Alambagh to Prayagraj Civil lines
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹320–650
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹320–410
- Janrath
- ₹410–600
- Adult
- ₹400–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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
Lucknow to Prayagraj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Kaurihar station.
Lucknow to Prayagraj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayag station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Prayagraj is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lucknow to Prayagraj.
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