The distance between Puducherry and Lucknow is around 1,725km (1,072 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Puducherry to Lucknow by train, plane, 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 from Pondicherry (PNY) to Lucknow (LKO).
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Take the train to Katpadi Jn and then to Lucknow.
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Take the bus to Vijayawada then take the train to Aishbagh.
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There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Lucknow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,185 ($130).
The distance between Puducherry and Lucknow is around 1,725km (1,072 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,661km (1,032 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Puducherry and Lucknow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₹10,185 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Lucknow. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Lucknow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Katpadi Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.
Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Lucknow. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 21h, 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 Puducherry and Lucknow. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Puducherry and Lucknow. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Puducherry to Lucknow. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Puducherry to Lucknow typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) 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 Puducherry and Lucknow. The distance is around 2,066km (1,284 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Lucknow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ₹7,240 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 55m | ₹10,185($130) | on demand | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 60m | ₹7,240($90) | once daily | 1,725km (1,072 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 5m | ₹9,950($125) | hourly | 1,850km (1,150 miles) |
Train | 1 day 21h | ₹1,195($15) | once a week | 2,554km (1,587 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | ₹2,545($32) | 4 times a week | 2,333km (1,450 miles) |
Bus to Chennai- PT, Train | 1 day 19h | ₹1,195($15) | twice a week | 2,252km (1,399 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | ₹19,420($245) | on demand | 2,066km (1,284 miles) |
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Lucknow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.