The distance between Lucknow and Chennai is around 1,565km (973 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lucknow to Chennai by plane, train 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 Lucknow (LKO) to Madras (MAA).
IndiGo Airlines
+ 2 othersTake the train to Chennai Central.
Indian Railways
There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Chennai by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,435 ($105).
The distance between Lucknow and Chennai is around 1,565km (973 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,531km (951 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lucknow and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Chennai is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₹8,435 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucknow and Chennai. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lucknow and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 1 day 11h.
Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Chennai. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Lucknow and Chennai. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Lucknow and Chennai. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and arrive at Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lucknow and Chennai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.
IndiGo Airlines, Vistara and Air India Limited fly between Lucknow and Chennai. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and and arrive into Madras (MAA). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.
The flight from Lucknow to Chennai typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and and arrive into Madras (MAA).
The closest major airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chennai. Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lucknow and Chennai. The distance is around 1,879km (1,168 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹8,435 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 10m | ₹8,435($105) | every 15 mins | 1,565km (973 miles) |
Train | 1 day 11h | ₹1,035($13) | 6 times a week | 2,064km (1,282 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | ₹15,280($190) | on demand | 1,879km (1,168 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Vistara
Air India Limited
The following major airports near Chennai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.