There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane CCU - LKO
1h 51m₹6,459–14,659Train via Howrah Jn
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Lucknowtrain 13005 / ...
22h 23m₹530–3,830Train
- Take the train from Sealdah to Lucknowtrain 22317
18h 36m₹581–4,366Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
22h 29mDrive 983.9 km
- Drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknowcar 983.9 km
13h 44m₹11,107–16,043Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
22h 30m
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow is to train via Howrah Jn which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 22h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Airport Gate No. 2 and arriving at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh via Kolkata, West Bengal and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Jai Hind and arriving at Lucknow via Dum Dum Cant and Sealdah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
The distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Lucknow is 900 km. The road distance is 983.9 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow without a car is to train which takes 18h 36m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow, including transfers.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 18h 36m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 29m.
What companies run services between Kolkata Airport (CCU), India and Lucknow, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Lucknow once a week. Tickets cost ₹460–3,500 and the journey takes 16h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
Train from Howrah Jn to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–3,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,000–3,800
- Website
- SRS Munna Travels
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- SRS Munna Travels
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tiwari and Brothers
- Website
- Goyal Travels
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Goyal Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow is 984 km. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Lucknow.
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