There are 8 ways to get from New Delhi to Lucknow by plane, bus, train, 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₹290–2,300Bus via Noida
- Take the bus from Delhi Gate / Ambedkar Stadium Terminal to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32bus 347Up
- Take the bus from Noida to Alambaghbus Ac
6h 40m₹664–1,644Train via Kanpur
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kanpur Centraltrain 12310 / ...
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain 14124 / ...
6h 46m₹399–3,133Drive 485.2 km
- Drive from New Delhi to Lucknowcar 485.2 km
5h 6m₹5,457–7,882Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Delhi to Lucknowtaxi 485.2 km
5h 6m₹8,500–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Lucknowbus Delhi - Lucknow
8h 15m₹500–1,400Bus #2
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagarbus
8h 25m₹473–2,558
New Delhi to Lucknow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Lucknow is to bus via Noida which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Lucknow is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹7,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Delhi and arriving at Lucknow. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
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 and Lucknow is 453 km. The road distance is 485.2 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Lucknow without a car is to bus via Noida which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from New Delhi to Lucknow, including transfers.
New Delhi to Lucknow bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from Delhi Gate / Ambedkar Stadium Terminal station.
New Delhi to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Lucknow is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Noida, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 40m, you could also train via Kanpur, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between New 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 bus from Delhi Gate / Ambedkar Stadium Terminal to Alambagh via Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32 and Noida in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Gate / Ambedkar Stadium Terminal to Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–150
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹14–20
- AC Buses
- ₹23–35
- Airport Express Services
- ₹110–150
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Delhi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- 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 to Lucknow bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32.
New Delhi to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi to Lucknow is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from New Delhi to Lucknow.
There are 825+ hotels available in Lucknow.