How to reach Lucknow, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Lucknow

How to Reach Lucknow

Being the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow has great connectivity by air, rail and road. Direct flights connect Lucknow to and from all major cities in India through the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. The Charbagh Railway Station of Lucknow is connected to most parts of India through an extensive rail network. It is connected by good road network as well and buses are also available from New Delhi and other major cities of Uttar Pradesh. One can also take a cab from nearby cities like Allahabad, Varanasi, Mathura, New Delhi to reach Lucknow.

Most frequently searched routes to Lucknow

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Delhi to Lucknow	559 km	7 hours 31 mins	View Details
Agra to Lucknow	338 km	4 hours 51 mins	View Details
Varanasi to Lucknow	320 km	5 hours 35 mins	View Details
Mumbai to Lucknow	1,440 km	22 hours 35 mins	View Details
Hyderabad to Lucknow	1,423 km	21 hours 29 mins	View Details
Kolkata to Lucknow	991 km	17 hours 2 mins	View Details
Gurgaon to Lucknow	564 km	7 hours 35 mins	View Details
Jaipur to Lucknow	579 km	8 hours 49 mins	View Details
Pune to Lucknow	1,462 km	1 day 0 hours	View Details
Ahmedabad to Lucknow	1,170 km	17 hours 58 mins	View Details
Bangalore to Lucknow	2,012 km	1 day 5 hours	View Details
Chennai to Lucknow	2,048 km	1 day 7 hours	View Details
Chandigarh to Lucknow	787 km	10 hours 50 mins	View Details
Shimla to Lucknow	887 km	13 hours 54 mins	View Details
Jodhpur to Lucknow	914 km	14 hours 5 mins	View Details
Srinagar to Lucknow	1,381 km	21 hours 57 mins	View Details
Udaipur to Lucknow	913 km	13 hours 44 mins	View Details
Amritsar to Lucknow	992 km	13 hours 52 mins	View Details
Manali to Lucknow	1,080 km	17 hours 56 mins	View Details
Goa to Lucknow	1,879 km	1 day 8 hours	View Details

How to reach Lucknow by flight

Air travel is the most convenient way to reach the City of Nawabs. The Lucknow airport is well connected to the major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Patna etc through a number of airlines operating on a regular basis. Popular carriers like Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Air India, IndiGo, Oman Air and Etihad have daily flights to Lucknow. Most international flights reach Lucknow via Delhi. Buses, taxis and cabs are easily available from the airport to reach the main city.

Nearest Airport: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)

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How to reach Lucknow by road

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation runs regular luxury and deluxe buses between Lucknow and other cities within the state. There is a regular service of a number of luxury and budget buses from cities like New Delhi, Varanasi, Allahabad, Kanpur, Agra, Jhansi etc at reasonable fares.

How to reach Lucknow by train

The Indian Railways offers many mail and superfast trains to reach Lucknow from other parts of India. Though Charbagh is the main railway junction serving the city, tourists can reach Lucknow via Alamnagar, Gomti Nagar and Aishbagh Junction too. An additional attraction is the Maharajas Express which offers a royal ride to Lucknow.

Local transport in Lucknow

Moving around in Lucknow is never a problem, local modes of transport are available round the clock, autos and taxis being the most insistent type. All modes are affordable and very convenient. Recently the government has flagged off the metro which is expected to make commuting faster and easier.

Buses
The local city uses run in plenty in Lucknow, on common routes. They are cheap, safe and reliable. Other than that, private buses run for tourists which have a set route for sightseeing and heritage visits.

Autorickshaws
Three wheelers are also available in the city. You can either travel through shared autos, also called “Tempos” or hire your personal one which is slightly smaller in size than a tempo and can accommodate 4 people at max. Popularly called as “Autos”, it is advisable to bargain before hiring one.

Taxis
Prepaid taxis can be hired from any place to any destination for easy commuting. Ola cabs are also available. Although slightly expensive, these are the most comfortable option to travel.

Metro
The metro changed the way people commute in Lucknow. Operational from 6 AM to 10 PM every day, the metro covers all the major parts of the city. It is a stress-free, easy commuting option and is also expected to reduce traffic jams on the roads.