How to travel from Nellore to Lucknow, India

The distance between Nellore and Lucknow is around 1,646km (1,023 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nellore to Lucknow by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Lucknow (LKO).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,655($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Aishbagh.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Distance1,691km (1,051 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nellore and Lucknow

There are several options for getting from Nellore to Lucknow by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,655 ($160).

The distance between Nellore and Lucknow is around 1,646km (1,023 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,381km (858 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Nellore and Lucknow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nellore to Lucknow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ₹12,655 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nellore and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nellore and Lucknow. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nellore and Lucknow with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 1 day 8h.

Indian Railways run train services between Nellore and Lucknow. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 8h, 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 Nellore and Lucknow. We recommend that you take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nellore to Lucknow. We recommend that you take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 5h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nellore and Lucknow. The distance is around 1,691km (1,051 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nellore to Lucknow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ₹12,655 ($160).

How do I get from Nellore to Lucknow

Compare travel optionsbetween Nellore and Lucknow

Transport options from Nellore to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 40m
₹12,655($160)
hourly1,646km (1,023 miles)
Train to Chennai Central, Fly6h 25m
₹7,320($90)
every 3 hours1,741km (1,082 miles)
Train to Cuddapah, Fly10h 15m
₹9,630($120)
once daily2,019km (1,255 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
₹875($11)
6 times a week1,886km (1,172 miles)
Drive
24h 45m
₹15,915($200)
on demand1,691km (1,051 miles)

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Airports near Lucknow

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

LKO
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Lucknow
IXD
Allahabad Airport (IXD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Lucknow
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
423km (263 miles) from Lucknow