How to travel from Chandigarh to Lucknow, India

The distance between Chandigarh and Lucknow is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh (IXC) to Lucknow (LKO).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,970($75)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Lucknow.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Noida and then to Lucknow.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

IntrCity SmartBus

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance797km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chandigarh and Lucknow

There are several options for getting from Chandigarh to Lucknow by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,970 ($75).

The distance between Chandigarh and Lucknow is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (368 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Chandigarh and Lucknow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chandigarh to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₹5,970 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Chandigarh and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chandigarh and Lucknow. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chandigarh and Lucknow with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 11h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Chandigarh and Lucknow. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 11h 25m, 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 Chandigarh and Lucknow. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chandigarh to Lucknow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Noida. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Chandigarh and Lucknow. Buses run twice daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chandigarh and Lucknow. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chandigarh and Lucknow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Chandigarh and Lucknow. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and and arrive into Lucknow (LKO). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Chandigarh to Lucknow typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) 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 Chandigarh and Lucknow. The distance is around 797km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chandigarh to Lucknow is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ₹5,970 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chandigarh and Lucknow

Transport options from Chandigarh to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 45m
₹5,970($75)
every 20 mins607km (377 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
₹4,535($57)
every 4 hours698km (434 miles)
Train
11h 25m
₹320($4)
3 times a week645km (401 miles)
Bus
12hrs
₹1,590($20)
twice daily796km (495 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
₹7,480($95)
on demand797km (495 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