How to travel from Lucknow to Chandigarh, India

The distance between Lucknow and Chandigarh is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lucknow to Chandigarh 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 Lucknow (LKO) to Chandigarh (IXC).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,970($75)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chandigarh.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Delhi and then to Chandigarh.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,465($31)
Operated by

IntrCity SmartBus

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Drive

Drive to Chandīgarh.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance798km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Chandigarh

There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Chandigarh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,970 ($75).

The distance between Lucknow and Chandigarh is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (368 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Lucknow and Chandigarh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Chandigarh is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₹5,970 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Chandigarh, 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 Lucknow and Chandigarh. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lucknow and Chandigarh with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 11h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Chandigarh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucknow and Chandigarh. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucknow to Chandigarh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Delhi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

IntrCity SmartBus and Verma Travels run regular bus services between Lucknow and Chandigarh. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lucknow and Chandigarh. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and arrive at Chandigarh (IXC). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lucknow and Chandigarh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Lucknow and Chandigarh. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and and arrive into Chandigarh (IXC). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Lucknow to Chandigarh typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and and arrive into Chandigarh (IXC).

The closest major airport to Chandigarh is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Chandigarh. Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) and Bhuntar Airport (KUU) (KUU) 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 Lucknow and Chandigarh. The distance is around 798km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Chandigarh is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₹5,970 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Chandigarh

Transport options from Lucknow to Chandigarh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 50m
₹5,970($75)
every 20 mins607km (377 miles)
Train
11h 40m
₹320($4)
once daily645km (401 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
₹2,465($31)
twice daily775km (481 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
₹7,560($95)
on demand798km (496 miles)

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Airports near Chandigarh

The following major airports near Chandigarh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Chandigarh
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Chandigarh
KUU
Bhuntar Airport (KUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Chandigarh