How to travel from Kolkata to Lucknow, India

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.

4 routes found

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

Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Lucknow (LKO).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,050($76)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Lucknow.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kanpur Central then take the bus to Alambagh.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Distance979km (608 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolkata and Lucknow

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kolkata to Lucknow

Compare travel optionsbetween Kolkata and Lucknow

Transport options from Kolkata to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
₹6,050($76)
every 10 mins917km (570 miles)
Train
20h 20m
₹555($7)
4 times a day1,062km (660 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 30m
₹875($11)
every 20 mins1,082km (672 miles)
Drive
14hrs
₹7,960($100)
on demand979km (608 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