How to travel from Pune to Lucknow, India

The distance between Pune and Lucknow is around 1,177km (731 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pune to Lucknow 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 Pune (PNQ) to Lucknow (LKO).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,560($95)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Lucknow.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Indore then take the train to Lucknow.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,910($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Distance1,376km (855 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pune and Lucknow

There are several options for getting from Pune to Lucknow by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,560 ($95).

The distance between Pune and Lucknow is around 1,177km (731 miles).

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Pune and Lucknow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pune to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹7,560 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Pune and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pune and Lucknow. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pune and Lucknow with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 2h.

Indian Railways run train services between Pune and Lucknow. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Pune and Lucknow. We recommend that you fly from Pune (PNQ) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pune and Lucknow. Flights depart from Pune (PNQ) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Pune and Lucknow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Pune and Lucknow. Flights depart from Pune (PNQ) and and arrive into Lucknow (LKO). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Pune to Lucknow typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Pune (PNQ) 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 Pune and Lucknow. The distance is around 1,376km (855 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pune to Lucknow is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹7,560 ($95).

How do I get from Pune to Lucknow

Compare travel optionsbetween Pune and Lucknow

Transport options from Pune to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
₹7,560($95)
every 10 mins1,177km (731 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
₹5,410($68)
hourly1,386km (861 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
₹715($9)
3 times a week1,477km (918 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 4h
₹1,910($24)
6 times a week1,409km (876 miles)
Drive
19h 50m
₹12,970($165)
on demand1,376km (855 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