How to travel from Taj Mahal to Lucknow, India

The distance between Taj Mahal and Lucknow is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taj Mahal to Lucknow by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Lucknowjn.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lucknow.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,775($60)
Operated by

One Way Cab

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Drive

Drive to Lucknow.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance324km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taj Mahal and Lucknow

There are several options for getting from Taj Mahal to Lucknow by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹4,775 ($60).

The distance between Taj Mahal and Lucknow is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Taj Mahal and Lucknow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taj Mahal to Lucknow is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹4,775 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Taj Mahal and Lucknow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taj Mahal and Lucknow. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taj Mahal to Lucknow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yamuna Bdg Agra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Taj Mahal and Lucknow. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Taj Mahal and Lucknow. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lucknow. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taj Mahal to Lucknow. We recommend that you take the train to Lucknowjn. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Taj Mahal and Lucknow. The distance is around 324km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taj Mahal to Lucknow is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taj Mahal and Lucknow

Transport options from Taj Mahal to Lucknow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 10m
₹240($3)
once daily325km (202 miles)
Taxi
3h 45m
₹4,775($60)
on demand324km (201 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
₹2,625($33)
on demand324km (201 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