How to travel from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli, India

The distance between Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 1,855km (1,153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli 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 Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,060($140)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station and then to Tiruchchirapali.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Vadodara Jn then take the bus to Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Palpannai.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,980($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,168km (1,347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli

There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,060 ($140).

The distance between Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 1,855km (1,153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,798km (1,117 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₹11,060 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 15h, 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 Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and arrive at Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and and arrive into Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).

The closest major airport to Tiruchchirāppalli is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Tiruchchirāppalli. The distance is around 2,168km (1,347 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ₹11,060 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Tiruchchirāppalli

Transport options from Lucknow to Tiruchchirāppalli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 60m
₹11,060($140)
on demand1,855km (1,153 miles)
Train + 2 similar
1 day 15h
₹1,195($15)
5 times a week2,403km (1,493 miles)
Train via Salem Jn1 day 20h
₹1,275($16)
4 times a week2,598km (1,615 miles)
Train via Ayodhya Cantt2 days 1h
₹1,355($17)
once a week2,794km (1,736 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 2h
₹3,980($50)
once a week3,043km (1,891 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
₹20,375($255)
on demand2,168km (1,347 miles)

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Airports near Tiruchchirāppalli

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

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli