How to travel from Lucknow to Hyderabad, India

The distance between Lucknow and Hyderabad is around 1,126km (700 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lucknow to Hyderabad 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

Fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Hyderabad (HYD).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,005($88)
Operated by

GoAir

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Train

Take the train to Hyderabad.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Hyderabad.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Distance1,285km (799 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Hyderabad

There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Hyderabad by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,005 ($88).

The distance between Lucknow and Hyderabad is around 1,126km (700 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,084km (673 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Lucknow and Hyderabad by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Hyderabad is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹7,005 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Hyderabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucknow and Hyderabad. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lucknow and Hyderabad with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 1h.

Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Hyderabad. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Lucknow and Hyderabad. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Hyderabad (HYD). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lucknow and Hyderabad. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and arrive at Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lucknow and Hyderabad with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

GoAir, IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited and Vistara fly between Lucknow and Hyderabad. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and and arrive into Hyderabad (HYD). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Lucknow to Hyderabad typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and and arrive into Hyderabad (HYD).

The closest major airport to Hyderabad is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hyderabad. Vijayawada Airport (VGA) (VGA) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) 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 Hyderabad. The distance is around 1,285km (799 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Hyderabad is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹7,005 ($88).

How do I get from Lucknow to Hyderabad

Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Hyderabad

Transport options from Lucknow to Hyderabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
₹7,005($88)
every 30 mins1,126km (700 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
₹795($10)
once a week1,557km (968 miles)
Drive
18h 25m
₹10,425($130)
on demand1,285km (799 miles)

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Airports near Hyderabad

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

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Hyderabad
VGA
Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Hyderabad
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
318km (198 miles) from Hyderabad