How to travel from Puducherry to Lucknow, India

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.

7 routes found

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

Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Lucknow (LKO).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,185($130)
Operated by

Spicejet

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Katpadi Jn and then to Lucknow.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vijayawada then take the train to Aishbagh.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,545($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,066km (1,284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Lucknow

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Lucknow

Transport options from Puducherry to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 55m
₹10,185($130)
on demand1,831km (1,138 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
₹7,240($90)
once daily1,725km (1,072 miles)
Plane and Train6h 5m
₹9,950($125)
hourly1,850km (1,150 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
₹1,195($15)
once a week2,554km (1,587 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 14h
₹2,545($32)
4 times a week2,333km (1,450 miles)
Bus to Chennai- PT, Train1 day 19h
₹1,195($15)
twice a week2,252km (1,399 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
₹19,420($245)
on demand2,066km (1,284 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