There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Lucknow by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane MAA - LKO
4h 19m₹8,560–16,078Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Aishbaghtrain 12512 / ...
34h 5m₹850–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Hyderabad to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
41h₹4,328–5,868Drive 1,808.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Lucknowcar 1,808.5 km
27h 38m₹17,693–25,556Train 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 28m₹10,357–21,449
Chennai to Lucknow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Lucknow is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹6,500 and takes 34h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Lucknow is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Lucknow via Hyderabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h.
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 and Lucknow is 1558 km. The road distance is 1808.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Lucknow without a car is to train which takes 34h 5m and costs ₹850 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chennai to Lucknow, including transfers.
Chennai to Lucknow bus services, operated by V Kaveri Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Lucknow is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹6,500 and takes 34h 5m, you could also bus, which costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,000 and takes 41h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Lucknow, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) every 4 hours. 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 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Goa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- 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 20m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 92462 62999
- [email protected]
- Website
- V Kaveri Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- V Kaveri Travels
- Website
- Ramana Tours And Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ramana Tours And Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Kaveri Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kaveri Travels
- Website
- AVK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- AVK Travels
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,900
- Schedules at
- Bharathi Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- 91 92464 60933
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
Bus from Chennai to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
- Phone
- +91 83281 41344
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fast Track Tours & Travels
Bus from Hyderabad to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Fast Track Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 9355777632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Hyderabad to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Hyderabad to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Elegance Tours And Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +917879122122
- [email protected]
- Website
- vermatravelsindia.com
Bus from Hyderabad to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 31h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–4,000
- Book at
- Verma Travels
- Website
- Bhopal Travels
Bus from Hyderabad to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bhopal Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Lucknow bus services, operated by V Kaveri Travels, arrive at Hyderabad station.
Chennai to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aishbagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Lucknow is 1809 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from Chennai to Lucknow.
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