How to travel from Kakinada to Lucknow, India

The distance between Kakinada and Lucknow is around 1,445km (898 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kakinada to Lucknow by taxi, 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Lucknow (LKO).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,240($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Khammam and then to Aishbagh.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hyderabad then take the train to Aishbagh.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,990($25)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Distance1,445km (898 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kakinada and Lucknow

There are several options for getting from Kakinada to Lucknow by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,240 ($90).

The distance between Kakinada and Lucknow is around 1,445km (898 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,088km (676 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kakinada and Lucknow by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kakinada to Lucknow is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₹7,240 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Kakinada and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kakinada and Lucknow. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kakinada to Lucknow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Khammam. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kakinada and Lucknow. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 8h, 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 Kakinada and Lucknow. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kakinada to Lucknow. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Kakinada and Lucknow. The distance is around 1,445km (898 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kakinada to Lucknow is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₹7,240 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kakinada and Lucknow

Transport options from Kakinada to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
₹7,240($90)
on demand1,521km (945 miles)
Train to Gannavaram, Fly7h 25m
₹13,450($170)
once daily2,022km (1,256 miles)
Train and Plane7h 40m
₹5,890($74)
once daily1,835km (1,140 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 8h
₹955($12)
3 times a week1,843km (1,145 miles)
Train via Dornakal Jn1 day 10h
₹955($12)
twice a week1,845km (1,146 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 13h
₹1,990($25)
3 times a week2,013km (1,251 miles)
Drive
21h 10m
₹13,610($170)
on demand1,445km (898 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