What is the cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow?

The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow?

The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kolkata and Lucknow?

No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kolkata and Lucknow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Lucknow. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 16h 55m.

How far is it from Kolkata to Lucknow?

The distance between Kolkata and Lucknow is 913 km. The road distance is 983 km.

How do I travel from Kolkata to Lucknow without a car?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow without a car is to train which takes 16h 55m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500.

How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Lucknow?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kolkata to Lucknow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kolkata to Lucknow bus from?

Kolkata to Lucknow bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.

Where do I catch the Kolkata to Lucknow train from?

Kolkata to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.

Train, bus or fly from Kolkata to Lucknow?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 55m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 20h 26m.

Where does the Kolkata to Lucknow bus arrive?

Kolkata to Lucknow bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.

Where does the Kolkata to Lucknow train arrive?

Kolkata to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.

Can I drive from Kolkata to Lucknow?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Lucknow is 983 km. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Kolkata to Lucknow.

Where can I stay near Lucknow?

There are 814+ hotels available in Lucknow.

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane CCU - LKO
3h 31m
₹6,151–15,905
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Lucknowtrain 22317
16h 55m
₹460–3,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
20h 26m
Drive 983 km
1. Drive from Kolkata to Lucknowcar 983 km
13h 44m
₹11,027–15,927
Bus via Prayagraj
1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
2. Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
20h 27m

Kolkata to Lucknow by train

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16h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Kolkata, 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.

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