How to travel from Gaya to Lucknow, India

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.

4 routes found

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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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Lucknow.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Varanasi Jn then take the bus to Alambagh.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lucknow.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,960($100)
Operated by

Travel Bodhgaya

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance520km (323 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gaya and Lucknow

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Gaya to Lucknow

Compare travel optionsbetween Gaya and Lucknow

Transport options from Gaya to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
13hrs
₹320($4)
5 times a day557km (346 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 5m
₹955($12)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Taxi
7h 35m
₹7,960($100)
on demand520km (323 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
₹4,935($62)
on demand520km (323 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