There are 7 ways to get from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane DEL - LKO
2h 49m₹3,666–6,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Lucknowtrain 12556 / ...
7h 25m₹290–2,300Train via Kanpur
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kanpur Centraltrain 12310 / ...
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain 14124 / ...
6h 46m₹399–3,133Bus via Noida
- Take the bus from Delhi Secretariat to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32bus 347Up / ...
- Take the bus from Noida to Alambaghbus Ac
7h 2m₹673–1,671Drive 486.4 km
- Drive from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknowcar 486.4 km
5h 6m₹5,484–7,921Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknowtaxi 486.4 km
5h 6m₹8,500–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagarbus
8h 12m₹485–2,557
New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow is to bus via Noida which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi (Station) station to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from N D R Station G No 2 and arriving at Alambagh via Delhi Secretariat and Noida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Lucknow. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between New Delhi (Station) and Lucknow is 453 km. The road distance is 486.4 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow without a car is to train via Kanpur which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow, including transfers.
New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from Delhi Secretariat station.
New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can train via Kanpur, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 46m, you could also bus via Noida, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between New Delhi (Station), Delhi, India and Lucknow, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Delhi to Lucknow via Kanpur Central in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–6,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 New Delhi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Delhi Secretariat to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–140
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹13–19
- AC Buses
- ₹23–35
- Airport Express Services
- ₹100–140
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Noida to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,432
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹650–800
- AC
- ₹800–1,200
- RAJDHANI
- ₹951
- JANRATH 2X2
- ₹1,432
- Ordinary
- ₹915
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–2,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹440–2,500
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32.
New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from New Delhi (Station) to Lucknow.
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