There are 7 ways to get from Meerut to Lucknow by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane DEL - LKO
4h 26m₹4,367–9,518Train
cheapest- Take the train from Meerut City to Lucknowjntrain 22454
8h 25m₹270–2,100Bus via Delhi
- Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagarbus
9h 18m₹1,130–3,898Drive 452.5 km
- Drive from Meerut to Lucknowcar 452.5 km
6h 26m₹4,930–7,120Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meerut to Lucknowtaxi 452.5 km
6h 26m₹10,000–12,000Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane DED - LKO
6h 29m₹5,545–10,818Bus
- Take the bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Noida to Alambaghbus Janrath 2X2
12h 33m₹688–1,361
Meerut to Lucknow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meerut to Lucknow is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Meerut to Lucknow is to bus and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Meerut to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Meerut and arriving at Lucknow Singar Nagar via ISBT Kashmere Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Meerut City and arriving at Lucknowjn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Meerut and Lucknow is 522 km. The road distance is 452.5 km.
The best way to get from Meerut to Lucknow without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Meerut to Lucknow, including transfers.
Meerut to Lucknow bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Meerut station.
Meerut to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Meerut City station.
The best way to get from Meerut to Lucknow is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Delhi, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Meerut, India and Lucknow, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Meerut City to Lucknowjn once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meerut to Lucknow Singar Nagar via Kashmiri Gate and ISBT Kashmere Gate in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–8,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–7,500
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–7,500
- 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
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Meerut City to Lucknowjn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,400
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Meerut to Rishikesh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Sleeper
- ₹320–850
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–270
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹130–180
- Janrath
- ₹190–270
Bus from Noida to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,100
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹550–750
- Janrath
- ₹700–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Travelodesk
- Phone
- +91 88 81 90 09 00
- Website
- travelodesk.com
Shiva Tour and Travels
Meerut Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 99 27 67 79 79
- Website
- meerutcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meerut to Lucknow bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Kashmiri Gate station.
Meerut to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknowjn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meerut to Lucknow is 452 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Meerut to Lucknow.
There are 854+ hotels available in Lucknow.