There are 7 ways to get from Meerut to Lucknow by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Meerut City to Lucknowjn22454
8h 25m₹270–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Station
- Take the bus from Noida to AlambaghJanrath 2X2
12h 33m₹688–1,361Drive 452.5 km
- Drive from Meerut to Lucknow452.5 km
6h 25m₹4,793–6,923Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meerut to Lucknow452.5 km
6h 25m₹10,000–12,000Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Station
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)DEL - LKO
5h 40m₹4,009–9,863Train to Dehradun Airport, fly
- Take the train from Meerut City to Haridwar Jn
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)DED - LKO
6h 4m₹6,074–11,422Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Meerut City to Chandigarh
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)IXC - LKO
7h 24m₹4,717–16,584
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 5h 40m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Meerut station to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Meerut Bus Station and arriving at Alambagh via Noida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
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 459 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.
The train from Meerut City to Lucknowjn takes 8h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Meerut to Lucknow bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Meerut Bus 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, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 12h 33m.
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 Bus Station to Alambagh via Noida Bus Station and Noida in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–14,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,500
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,500
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–13,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–13,000
- 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
Train from Meerut City to Haridwar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Meerut City to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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 25m
- 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 UPSRTC, arrive at Noida Bus 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 25m to drive from Meerut to Lucknow.
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