There are 8 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane DEL - LKO
1h 26m₹3,640–6,227Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Lucknowtrain 12556 / ...
8h 48m₹326–2,347Train via Kanpur
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kanpur Centraltrain 12310 / ...
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain 14124 / ...
7h 34m₹426–3,247Bus via Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32
- Take the bus from Jama Masjid to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32bus 347Up / ...
- Take the bus from Noida to Alambaghbus Ac
8h 22m₹677–1,751Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Lucknow505.4 km
5h 24mDrive 505.4 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknowcar 505.4 km
5h 24m₹5,693–8,222Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknowtaxi 505.4 km
5h 24m₹9,000–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagarbus
9h 39m₹476–2,635
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow is to bus via Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32 which costs ₹650 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Alambagh via Jama Masjid and Noida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Lucknow via New Delhi and Kanpur Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Lucknow is 433 km. The road distance is 505.4 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow without a car is to train via Kanpur which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from Jama Masjid station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can train via Kanpur, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus via Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Lucknow, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from IGI Airport to Lucknow via New Delhi, New Delhi, and Kanpur Central in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–6,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from New Delhi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Jama Masjid to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–150
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹14–20
- AC Buses
- ₹24–35
- Airport Express Services
- ₹110–150
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- UPSRTC
Bus from Noida to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,432
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹650–800
- AC
- ₹800–1,200
- RAJDHANI
- ₹951
- JANRATH 2X2
- ₹1,432
- Ordinary
- ₹915
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–2,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹440–2,500
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Delhi-DEL to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Lucknow.
There are 803+ hotels available in Lucknow.
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