The distance between Madurai and Lucknow is around 1,973km (1,226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Madurai to Lucknow 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 Madurai (IXM) to Lucknow (LKO).
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Take the train to VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station and then to Lucknowjn.
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There are several options for getting from Madurai to Lucknow by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,985 ($140).
The distance between Madurai and Lucknow is around 1,973km (1,226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,904km (1,183 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Madurai and Lucknow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹10,985 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Lucknow. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Madurai to Lucknow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Lucknow. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 17h, 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 Madurai and Lucknow. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Madurai and Lucknow. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Madurai to Lucknow. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Madurai to Lucknow typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and and arrive into Lucknow (LKO).
The closest major airport to Lucknow is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) (LKO) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Lucknow. Allahabad Airport (IXD) (IXD) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Madurai and Lucknow. The distance is around 2,293km (1,425 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Lucknow is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹10,985 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ₹10,985($140) | on demand | 1,973km (1,226 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 10m | ₹11,220($140) | hourly | 2,000km (1,243 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | ₹1,275($16) | once daily | 2,558km (1,589 miles) |
Train via Erode Jn | 1 day 21h | ₹1,275($16) | 4 times a week | 2,659km (1,652 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | ₹21,570($270) | on demand | 2,293km (1,425 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lucknow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.