Delhi Lucknow Travel Guide
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India and is also the administrative headquarters of Lucknow district and Lucknow division.
New Delhi Lucknow by Road
Lucknow is connected by road with all the major cities of the country. Some of the major road distances are:
Agra |
363 km |
Allahabad |
210 km |
Ayodhya |
135 km |
Kolkatta |
985 km |
Corbett National Park |
400 km |
Delhi |
497 km |
Kanpur |
79 km |
Dudhwa National Park |
238 km |
Khajuraho |
320 km |
Varanasi |
305 km |
Dehradun |
582 Km |
Chandigarh |
738 Km |
Total distance 550 Kilometers (Via Agra), travel time 8-10 hours
Route is Delhi to Agra 200Kms, Agra to Etawah 125Kms, Etawah to Kanpur 150Kms, Kanpur to Lucknow 80 Kms
If you plan to travel from Delhi to Lucknow by road, in car or Taxi plan to take national highway number 2 (Delhi-Agra-Etawah-Kanpur-Lucknow) as the roads are far better here than national highway 24, though the route is 50 kms longer. There are 7-8 toll booths on the way.
Places to stop for a quick break and snacks
McDonalds near Mathura
A1 Plaza in between Mathura and Agra
A1 Plaza in between Kanpur and Lucknow
Lucknow bus stand
The Bus Stations are situated at Charbagh, Alambagh, and Kaisar Bagh. The Telephone No for Roadways Inter State Bus Terminal Alambagh is: 0522-2458096, 0522-2458096
Buses from Sunauli-Bhairawa on the India/Nepal border stop on their way to Varanasi.
Some private tour operators also operate Volvo and deluxe buses between New Delhi and Lucknow
New Delhi to Lucknow by Volvo bus
Luxury public road transport like Volvo and deluxe buses from new Delhi to Lucknow route is negligible and people prefer to travel this stretch by train, air or selectively by cars/cabs. Reason being long distance of about 500 kilometers and easy availability of more than sixteen trains at different times of the day suitable to all.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) operates one Volvo bus service daily from New Delhi to Lucknow
| Lucknow to Delhi ( Distance 522 Km. Bus Fare: Rs. 701.00 ) | |
| Departure from | Timings |
| Lucknow | 19:30 |
| Delhi | 19:45 |
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Contact Details
Tehri Kothi, MG Marg, Lucknow – 226 001
Phones :+ 91 – 522 – 2228461, 2222363, Fax :+ 91 – 522 – 2274578
There are two private buses from Anand Vihar ISBT to Lucknow, both depart at a difference of about one hour in the evening after 8 pm. These are Volvo look alike sleeper coaches and good to use for overnight journey when train reservations are not available.
Taxis
Taxis can be hired from any travel agent and is one of the most comfortable options to move around in the city without any hassles. You can also ask the hotel where you are staying to arrange a good taxi for you to explore the city.
Delhi Lucknow By train
A major railway junction, Lucknow is conveniently connected to many cities. Some of the important trains are
Swarna Shatabdi Express
This train has been awarded the ISO certification. The New Delhi Lucknow Shatabdi Express is the fastest train on this route. It takes just 6 hours to reach Lucknow. The train fare for AC chair car is Rs 700. Meals / snacks are served on board which are included in the total fare.
From Lucknow to New Delhi Shatabdi Express Train Number 2003
| Station Code | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | |
| LKO | Lucknow | Start | 15:35 | |
| CNB | Kanpur Central | 16:45 | 16:50 | |
| ETW | Etawah | 18:03 | 18:05 | |
| ALJN | Aligarh Jn | 19:55 | 19:57 | |
| GZB | Ghaziabad | 21:25 | 21:27 | |
| NDLS | New Delhi | 22:05 | Destination |
From New Delhi to Lucknow Shatabdi Express Train Number 2004
| Station Code | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | |
| NDLS | New Delhi | Start | 06:15 | |
| GZB | Ghaziabad | 06:44 | 06:46 | |
| ALJN | Aligarh Jn | 07:50 | 07:52 | |
| ETW | Etawah | 09:38 | 09:40 | |
| CNB | Kanpur Central | 11:20 | 11:25 | |
| LKO | Lucknow | 12:30 | Destination |
Train timetable Delhi Lucknow Trains
No |
Train Name |
Number |
From |
Departure |
Arrival Lucknow |
Duration |
1 |
Lko Swran Shtbd |
2004 |
New Delhi |
06:15 AM |
12:30 PM |
6h 15m |
2 |
Neelachal Exp |
2876 |
New Delhi |
06:30 AM |
02:15 PM |
7h 45m |
3 |
Avadh Assam Exp |
5610 |
Delhi |
07:55 AM |
05:45 PM |
9h 50m |
4 |
Ndls Dbrt Rjdhn |
2436 |
New Delhi |
09:30 AM |
05:30 PM |
8h |
5 |
Shc Garib Rath |
2204 |
New Delhi |
11:10 AM |
06:30 PM |
7h 20m |
6 |
Gomti Express |
2420 |
New Delhi |
12:45 PM |
09:25 PM |
8h 40m |
7 |
Shramjevi N Exp |
2392 |
New Delhi |
01:15 PM |
09:15 PM |
8h |
8 |
Kashi V Express |
4258 |
New Delhi |
01:30 PM |
11:00 PM |
9h 30m |
9 |
Bihar S Kranti |
2566 |
New Delhi |
02:30 PM |
09:50 PM |
7h 20m |
10 |
Sapt Kranti Exp |
2558 |
New Delhi |
03:00 PM |
10:25 PM |
7h 25m |
11 |
Asr Kir Express |
5708 |
Delhi |
03:30 PM |
12:30 AM |
9h |
12 |
Sultanpur Exp |
4014 |
Delhi |
04:30 PM |
03:25 AM |
10h 55m |
13 |
Poorabiya Exp |
5280 |
Delhi |
04:55 PM |
02:10 AM |
9h 15m |
14 |
Dli Bsb Spl |
2458A |
Delhi |
06:15 PM |
03:10 AM |
8h 55m |
15 |
Kaifiyat Exp |
2226 |
Delhi |
07:20 PM |
03:05 AM |
7h 45m |
16 |
Dli Fd Exp |
4206 |
Delhi |
07:50 PM |
04:20 AM |
8h 30m |
17 |
Padmavat Expres |
4208 |
Delhi |
07:50 PM |
04:20 AM |
8h 30m |
18 |
Vaishali Exp |
2554 |
New Delhi |
07:50 PM |
03:50 AM |
8h |
19 |
Gorakdam Expres |
2556 |
New Delhi |
08:20 PM |
04:50 AM |
8h 30m |
20 |
Pbr Motihari Ex |
9269 |
Delhi |
08:35 PM |
05:25 AM |
8h 50m |
21 |
Garib Nawaj Exp |
5716 |
Delhi |
08:35 PM |
05:25 AM |
8h 50m |
22 |
Saryuyamuna Exp |
4650 |
Delhi |
09:15 PM |
06:10 AM |
8h 55m |
23 |
Shaheed Exp |
4674 |
Delhi |
09:15 PM |
06:10 AM |
8h 55m |
24 |
Farakka Express |
3484 |
Delhi |
09:50 PM |
07:15 AM |
9h 25m |
25 |
Farkka Express |
3414 |
Delhi |
09:50 PM |
07:15 AM |
9h 25m |
26 |
Lucknow Mail |
2230 |
New Delhi |
10:00 PM |
06:50 AM |
8h 50m |
27 |
Nzm Lko Sup Spl |
2230A |
H. Nizamuddin |
11:30 PM |
07:45 AM |
8h 15m |
| Railways Enquiry New Delhi | Roadways Enquiry New Delhi | ||
| General Enquiry | 131, 011-23366177 | ISBT General & DTC Enquiry | 011-22968836 |
| Centralized Enquiry | 011-23366101 | Haryana Roadways | 011-22961262 |
| Reservation Enquiry | 1345 | Himachal Pradesh Roadways | 011-22966725 |
| Automated Enquiry (English) | 1330 | Punjab Roadways | 011-22967892 |
| Automated Enquiry (Hindi) | 1335 | Rajasthan Roadways | 011-22961246, 22919537 |
| Arrivals (Recorded) North/East/West/south | 1331, 1332,1333,1334 | U.P. Roadways | 011-22968709 |
| Departures (Recorded) North/East/West/south | 1336, 1337,1338,1339 | DTC Head Office | 011-23354518 |
| Shahdara Railway Station | 011-22285251 | Local Enquiry City Office | 011-23371745 |
| Flights between Delhi Lucknow | ||
| Airline | Departure | Arrival |
| Indigo | 12:40 | 13:45 |
| Jetlite | 18:55 | 19:55 |
| Jetlite | 5:55 | 6:55 |
| Jetlite | 13:50 | 14:50 |
| Kingfisher | 7:25 | 8:30 |
| Kingfisher | 17:55 | 19:00 |
| Kingfisher | 13:30 | 14:35 |
| Indian | 16:30 | 17:25 |
| Indian | 8:05 | 9:00 |
| Flights between Lucknow Delhi | ||
| Airline | Departure | Arrival |
| Indigo | 14:50 | 16:00 |
| Jetlite | 7:25 | 8:25 |
| Jetlite | 15:30 | 16:30 |
| Jetlite | 20:25 | 21:25 |
| Kingfisher | 9:00 | 10:05 |
| Kingfisher | 19:30 | 20:35 |
| Kingfisher | 15:20 | 16:25 |
| Indian | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Indian | 18:05 | 19:00 |