There are 5 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Lucknow by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane MAA - LKO
4h 31m₹8,643–13,912Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Aishbaghtrain 12512 / ...
34h 11m₹850–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
42h 29mDrive 1,809.1 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Lucknowcar 1,809.1 km
27h 37m₹20,375–29,430Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane TIR - LKO
8h 18m₹12,357–23,449
Chennai Central Station to Lucknow by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Lucknow is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹6,500 and takes 34h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Lucknow is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh via Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Aishbagh. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 34h 5m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Lucknow is 1563 km. The road distance is 1809.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Lucknow without a car is to train which takes 34h 11m and costs ₹850 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chennai Central Station to Lucknow, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Lucknow bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Lucknow is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹6,500 and takes 34h 11m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 42h 29m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Lucknow, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Aishbagh 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹850–6,500 and the journey takes 34h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Aishbagh
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–6,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,100–3,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–6,500
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- Vikram Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Vikram Travels
- Website
- Fast Track Tours And Travels
Bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Fast Track Tours And Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Lucknow bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai Central Station to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aishbagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Lucknow is 1809 km. It takes approximately 27h 37m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Lucknow.
There are 803+ hotels available in Lucknow.