There are 7 ways to get from Shimla to Lucknow by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane IXC - LKO
5h 6m₹5,318–9,773Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus 139 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Lucknowtrain 12238 / ...
14h 43m₹721–4,035Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
- Take the train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Lucknowtrain
13h 36m₹2,677–6,232Bus via Delhi
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus
- Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagarbus
17h 53m₹994–3,693Drive 771.9 km
- Drive from Shimla to Lucknowcar 771.9 km
9h 24m₹8,661–12,509Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane DED - LKO
7h 22mBus
- Take the bus from Shimla to Chandigarhbus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
18h 55m
Shimla to Lucknow by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Lucknow is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Lucknow is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi and arriving at Lucknow Singar Nagar via ISBT Kashmere Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.
The distance between Shimla and Lucknow is 729 km. The road distance is 771.9 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Lucknow without a car is to taxi and train which takes 13h 36m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Shimla to Lucknow, including transfers.
Shimla to Lucknow bus services, operated by Rsk Holidays, depart from Shimla station.
Shimla to Lucknow bus services, operated by Rsk Holidays, arrive at Chandigarh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Lucknow is 772 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Shimla to Lucknow.
Book your Shimla to Lucknow bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Lucknow, India?
You can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Charbagh via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Lucknow Singar Nagar, and Singar Nagar in around 17h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,500
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,500
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalka to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹360–480
- AC Himdhara
- ₹460–650
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,200
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹550–750
- AC Himdhara
- ₹850–1,200
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,600
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- AC Himdhara
- ₹500–750
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–2,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹440–2,500
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Shimla to Dehradun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Rsk Holidays
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Rsk Holidays
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Website
- Vishal tour and travels
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Vishal tour and travels
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Website
- PAL Travel Lines
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- PAL Travel Lines
- Website
- Sri Dev Gurjar travels
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Dev Gurjar travels
- Phone
- +91 97799 40672
- [email protected]
- Website
- Deltin Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Deltin Travels Pvt Ltd
- Website
- Winsome Holiday
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Winsome Holiday
- Website
- New Milan Travels
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- New Milan Travels
- Website
- Jsr Holidays
Bus from Shimla to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Jsr Holidays
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Phone
- +91 91299 29994
- [email protected]
- Website
- PTC Skybus
Bus from Chandigarh to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PTC Skybus
- Phone
- +91 94141 26815
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gajraj Travels
Bus from Chandigarh to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Gajraj Travels
- Website
- Fatehgarh Sahib Bus Service
Bus from Chandigarh to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Fatehgarh Sahib Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Want to know more about travelling around India
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to travel India's Golden Triangle
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 705+ hotels available in Lucknow.






















