How to travel from Ahmedabad to Lucknow, India

The distance between Ahmedabad and Lucknow is around 949km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ahmedabad to Lucknow by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Lucknow (LKO).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,365($80)
Operated by

GoAir

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Train

Take the train to Lucknow.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi Kashmiri Gate - Gokhale Market and then to Alambagh.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,785($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Distance1,195km (742 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ahmedabad and Lucknow

There are several options for getting from Ahmedabad to Lucknow by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,365 ($80).

The distance between Ahmedabad and Lucknow is around 949km (590 miles).

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Ahmedabad and Lucknow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ahmedabad to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₹6,365 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Ahmedabad and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ahmedabad and Lucknow. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ahmedabad and Lucknow with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1 day 2h.

Indian Railways run train services between Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ahmedabad and Lucknow. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ahmedabad to Lucknow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi Kashmiri Gate - Gokhale Market and Anand Vihar ISBT Main Road. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Ashok Travels Mandsaur Group and UPSRTC run regular bus services between Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Flights depart from Ahmedabad (AMD) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ahmedabad and Lucknow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

GoAir and IndiGo Airlines fly between Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Flights depart from Ahmedabad (AMD) and and arrive into Lucknow (LKO). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Ahmedabad to Lucknow typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Ahmedabad (AMD) and and arrive into Lucknow (LKO).

The closest major airport to Lucknow is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) (LKO) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Lucknow. Allahabad Airport (IXD) (IXD) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ahmedabad and Lucknow. The distance is around 1,195km (742 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ahmedabad to Lucknow is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around ₹6,365 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ahmedabad and Lucknow

Transport options from Ahmedabad to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 5m
₹6,365($80)
on demand949km (590 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
₹635($8)
every 20 mins1,267km (787 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
₹2,785($35)
once daily1,453km (903 miles)
Drive
16h 25m
₹9,710($120)
on demand1,195km (742 miles)

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Airports near Lucknow

The following major airports near Lucknow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

LKO
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Lucknow
IXD
Allahabad Airport (IXD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Lucknow
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
423km (263 miles) from Lucknow