There are 5 ways to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lucknow to Prayagtrain 14242 / ...
3h 36m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
4h 15m₹310–600Drive 206.8 km
- Drive from Lucknow to Prayagrajcar 206.8 km
2h 36m₹2,320–3,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucknow to Prayagrajtaxi 206.8 km
2h 36m₹3,200–3,900Train via Kanpur
- Take the train from Lucknowjn to Kanpur Centraltrain 12003 / ...
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain 12424 / ...
3h 38m₹303–2,419
Lucknow to Prayagraj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹600 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknow and arriving at Prayag. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Lucknow and Prayagraj is 195 km. The road distance is 206.8 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Lucknow to Prayag takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Lucknow to Prayagraj bus services, operated by VyomRides, depart from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.
Lucknow to Prayagraj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Prayagraj is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹310 - ₹600 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Prayagraj, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Prayag every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, VyomRides operates a bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh hourly, and the journey takes 4h 15m. UPSRTC also services this route every 20 minutes.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknow to Prayag
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Lucknowjn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹310–600
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹310–380
- AC
- ₹430–600
- Adult
- ₹380–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Cabio Cab Lucknow
- Phone
- +91 895 376 7676
- Website
- cabio.in
Taxi Rental
- Phone
- +91 809 091 5556
- Website
- taxilucknow.in
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More Questions & Answers
Lucknow to Prayagraj bus services, operated by VyomRides, arrive at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Lucknow to Prayagraj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayag station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Prayagraj is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lucknow to Prayagraj.
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