There are 5 ways to get from Chennai 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 25m₹8,643–13,912Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Aishbaghtrain 12512 / ...
34h 5m₹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 20mDrive 1,808.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Lucknowcar 1,808.5 km
27h 37m₹20,286–29,302Train 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 11m₹11,357–23,449
Chennai to Lucknow by train
Questions & Answers
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 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai 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 20m.
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 1563 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 25m to get from Chennai to Lucknow, including transfers.
Chennai to Lucknow bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹6,500 and takes 34h 5m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 42h 20m.
What companies run services between Chennai, 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
- ₹6,000–17,000
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Lucknow bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana 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 37m to drive from Chennai to Lucknow.
There are 817+ hotels available in Lucknow.