The distance between Rishikesh and Lucknow is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Lucknow by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lucknow → Rishikesh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Lucknow (LKO).
IndiGo Airlines
Take the train to Lucknow.
Indian Railways
There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Lucknow by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,810 ($73).
The distance between Rishikesh and Lucknow is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Rishikesh and Lucknow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₹5,810 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Lucknow. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rishikesh and Lucknow with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 11h 45m.
Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Lucknow. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 45m, 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 Rishikesh and Lucknow. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Lucknow. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Rishikesh and Lucknow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
IndiGo Airlines fly between Rishikesh and Lucknow. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and and arrive into Lucknow (LKO). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Rishikesh to Lucknow typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) 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 Rishikesh and Lucknow. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Lucknow is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ₹5,810 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 30m | ₹5,810($73) | on demand | 491km (305 miles) |
Train | 11h 45m | ₹320($4) | once daily | 516km (321 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | ₹4,220($53) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Lucknow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.