The distance between Gaya and Lucknow is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 7h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gaya to Lucknow by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Lucknow.
Indian Railways
Take the train to Varanasi Jn then take the bus to Alambagh.
Multiple operators
Take a taxi to Lucknow.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Gaya to Lucknow by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,960 ($100).
The distance between Gaya and Lucknow is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 467km (290 miles)
It takes around 11h 5m to get from Gaya and Lucknow by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gaya to Lucknow is to take a taxi which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx ₹7,960 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Gaya and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gaya and Lucknow. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gaya and Lucknow with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 13hrs.
Indian Railways run train services between Gaya and Lucknow. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 13hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gaya and Lucknow. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lucknow. instead which will take 7h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gaya to Lucknow. We recommend that you take the train to Varanasi Jn then take the bus to Alambagh. instead which will take 11h 5m.
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 Gaya and Lucknow. The distance is around 520km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gaya to Lucknow is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 5m and will usually cost around ₹955 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 13hrs | ₹320($4) | 5 times a day | 557km (346 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 5m | ₹955($12) | once daily | 560km (348 miles) |
Taxi | 7h 35m | ₹7,960($100) | on demand | 520km (323 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | ₹4,935($62) | on demand | 520km (323 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
UPSRTC
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Lucknow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.