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How to get fromLucknow to Kālkaby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Lucknow to Kālka by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, line 14331 train

    best
    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane LKO - IXC
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Kalkatrain train
    4h 47m
    ₹5,065–12,037

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Chandigarhtrain train 12231 / ...
    13h 12m
    ₹455–3,501

  3. Train via Ambāla

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 12237 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train 12011 / ...
    12h 21m
    ₹459–3,578

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    15h 5m
    ₹1,068–2,704

  5. Drive  694.4 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Kālkacar car 694.4 km
    8h 15m
    ₹7,756–11,202

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Kālkataxi taxi 694.4 km
    8h 15m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  7. Train to Kanpur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane KNU - IXC
    12h 5m
    ₹5,166–21,021

  8. Train to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Ayodhya Cantttrain train
    2. Fly from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane AYJ - IXC
    8h 29m
    ₹5,997–18,433

  9. Bus via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow Singar Nagar to ISBT Kashmere Gatebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate to Kalkabus bus
    17h 38m
    ₹1,103–3,807

Lucknow to Kālka by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Kālka, Haryana, India?

You can take a train from Lucknow to Kalka via Ambala Cant Jn in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Lucknow to Chandigarh 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,200 and the journey takes 13h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.

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