The distance between Darjeeling and Lucknow is around 901km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Darjeeling to Lucknow by plane, taxi, 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 from Bagdogra (IXB) to Lucknow (LKO).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Patna - Patlipura ISBT then take the train to Ballia then take the bus to Alambagh.
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There are several options for getting from Darjeeling to Lucknow by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ₹4,140 ($52) and will take around 24h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,940 ($150).
The distance between Darjeeling and Lucknow is around 901km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 727km (452 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Darjeeling and Lucknow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darjeeling to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹11,940 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Darjeeling and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹4,140 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Darjeeling and Lucknow. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darjeeling and Lucknow. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Darjeeling and Lucknow. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Darjeeling to Lucknow. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Darjeeling to Lucknow typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darjeeling and Lucknow. The distance is around 901km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darjeeling to Lucknow is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹11,940 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 50m | ₹11,940($150) | on demand | 1,633km (1,014 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 23hrs | ₹5,410($68) | once daily | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 24h 15m | ₹4,140($52) | 4 times a day | 1,118km (695 miles) |
Drive | 13h 10m | ₹7,320($90) | on demand | 901km (560 miles) |
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Air India Limited
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Lucknow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.