How to travel from Surat to Lucknow, India

The distance between Surat and Lucknow is around 1,237km (768 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Surat 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.

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Fly

Fly from Surat (STV) to Lucknow (LKO).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Lucknowjn.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Distance1,237km (768 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Lucknow

There are several options for getting from Surat to Lucknow by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).

The distance between Surat and Lucknow is around 1,237km (768 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (644 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Surat and Lucknow by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Lucknow is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat 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 Surat and Lucknow. It typically takes around 22h 40m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surat and Lucknow with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 22h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Lucknow. Trains depart once a week and will take around 22h 40m, 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 Surat and Lucknow. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Lucknow (LKO). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surat and Lucknow. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and arrive at Lucknow (LKO) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Surat to Lucknow. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surat to Lucknow typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Surat (STV) 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 Surat and Lucknow. The distance is around 1,237km (768 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Lucknow is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₹8,755 ($110).

How do I get from Surat to Lucknow

Compare travel optionsbetween Surat and Lucknow

Transport options from Surat to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
₹8,755($110)
on demand1,384km (860 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
₹8,355($105)
every 30 mins1,363km (847 miles)
Train
22h 40m
₹715($9)
once a week1,435km (892 miles)
Drive
17h 45m
₹10,030($125)
on demand1,237km (768 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