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How to get fromLucknow to Kolkataby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lucknow to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LKO - CCU
    3h 47m
    ₹6,559–11,075

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Sealdahtrain train 22318
    18h
    ₹460–3,500

  3. Train via Kanpur

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train 11124 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Sealdahtrain train 12314 / ...
    15h 40m
    ₹603–4,621

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    19h 40m
    ₹1,200–3,400

  5. Drive  952.1 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Kolkatacar car 952.1 km
    13h 51m
    ₹10,683–15,431

  6. Bus via Gorakhpur

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Gorakhpurbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    21h 47m

Lucknow to Kolkata by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Kolkata, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lucknow to Sealdah via Kanpur Central in around 15h 40m.

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