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.
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 from Pune (PNQ) to Lucknow (LKO).
IndiGo Airlines
1 similiar route
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Take the train to Lucknow.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Indore then take the train to Lucknow.
Multiple operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | ₹7,560($95) | every 10 mins | 1,177km (731 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 45m | ₹5,410($68) | hourly | 1,386km (861 miles) |
Train | 1 day 2h | ₹715($9) | 3 times a week | 1,477km (918 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 4h | ₹1,910($24) | 6 times a week | 1,409km (876 miles) |
Drive | 19h 50m | ₹12,970($165) | on demand | 1,376km (855 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Go First
Starlight Airline
AirAsia India
Air India Limited
Indian Railways
IntrCity SmartBus
The following major airports near Lucknow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.