How to travel from Lucknow to Delhi, India

The distance between Lucknow and Delhi is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lucknow to Delhi by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to New Delhi.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kaushambi.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

UPSRTC

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Delhi.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,940($150)
Operated by

King Cabs Travels Privated Limited

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car
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Drive

Drive to Delhi.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance525km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Delhi

There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Delhi by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,940 ($150).

The distance between Lucknow and Delhi is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Lucknow and Delhi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Delhi is to take a taxi which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ₹11,940 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Delhi, 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 Delhi. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lucknow and Delhi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Delhi. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Delhi. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucknow to Delhi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kaushambi. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

UPSRTC run regular bus services between Lucknow and Delhi. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucknow to Delhi. We recommend that you take the train to New Delhi. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Delhi is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Delhi. Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) and Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) 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 Delhi. The distance is around 525km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Delhi is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).

How do I get from Lucknow to Delhi

Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Delhi

Transport options from Lucknow to Delhi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 45m
₹320($4)
every 3 hours511km (317 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
₹1,435($18)
5 times a day539km (335 miles)
Taxi
6hrs
₹11,940($150)
on demand525km (326 miles)
Drive
6hrs
₹4,300($54)
on demand525km (326 miles)

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Airports near Delhi

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

DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Delhi
AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Delhi
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Delhi