The distance between Kolkata and Lucknow is around 917km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kolkata 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 from Kolkata (CCU) to Lucknow (LKO).
IndiGo Airlines
Take the train to Lucknow.
Indian Railways
Take the train to Kanpur Central then take the bus to Alambagh.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Lucknow by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,050 ($76).
The distance between Kolkata and Lucknow is around 917km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 889km (552 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Kolkata and Lucknow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₹6,050 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Lucknow. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kolkata and Lucknow with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 20h 20m.
Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Lucknow. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 20h 20m, 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 Kolkata and Lucknow. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Lucknow. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kolkata and Lucknow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
IndiGo Airlines fly between Kolkata and Lucknow. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and and arrive into Lucknow (LKO). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Kolkata to Lucknow typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) 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 Kolkata and Lucknow. The distance is around 979km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Lucknow is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₹6,050 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 35m | ₹6,050($76) | every 10 mins | 917km (570 miles) |
Train | 20h 20m | ₹555($7) | 4 times a day | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 30m | ₹875($11) | every 20 mins | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Drive | 14hrs | ₹7,960($100) | on demand | 979km (608 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
UPSRTC
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Lucknow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.