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Ayodhya to Lucknow

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

163 kmDistance
3.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹6,319
Ertiga₹8,031
Innova₹8,373
Innova Crysta₹10,334
Tempo Traveller (12)₹14,192

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹180
AC Seater₹290
Non-AC Sleeper₹260
AC Sleeper₹370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹510
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Train
Sleeper₹130
Economy₹190
Third AC₹260
Second AC₹360
First AC₹490
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Ayodhya to Lucknow

163 km · ~3h 16m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ayodhya

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 163 km · 3h 16m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Lucknow

    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Ayodhya to Lucknow

163 km · ~3h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ayodhya

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ayodhya → Lucknow

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~163 km

    ~3h 37m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹510

  3. Arrive in Lucknow

    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ayodhya to Lucknow

Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Lucknow for Lucknow.

Direct trains

Garib Nawaz Express#15715 · Express
01:28 AMAyodhya
3h 12m19 stops
04:40 AMLucknow
Radhikapur Delhi Link Express#25715 · Express
01:29 AMAyodhya
3h 11m19 stops
04:40 AMLucknow
Utsarg Express#18191 · Express
03:00 AMFaizabad Jn
2h 54m16 stops
05:54 AMMalhour
Ganga Sutlej Express#13307 · Express
11:13 AMFaizabad Jn
3h 27m17 stops
02:40 PMLucknow
Jallianwalabagh Express#18103 · Express
11:44 AMAyodhya
3h 21m19 stops
03:05 PMLucknow

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Ayodhya to Lucknow: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ayodhya to Lucknow is about 163 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 163 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,319 · Ertiga ₹8,031 · Innova ₹8,373 · Innova Crysta ₹10,334 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹14,192
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹260 · AC Sleeper ₹370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹260 · Second AC ₹360 · First AC ₹490

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Lucknow.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Ayodhya to Lucknow. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Barabanki130 km from Ayodhya

Hotels in Lucknow

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Treebo Resto- Near Lucknow Railway Station

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Lucknow

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Things to Do in Lucknow

CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants)

CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) is worth a visit while in Lucknow.

East End Mall & Wave Cinemas

East End Mall & Wave Cinemas is worth a visit while in Lucknow.

Fun Republic Mall & Fun Cinemas

Fun Republic Mall & Fun Cinemas is worth a visit while in Lucknow.

Haathi Park

A popular hangout place among the locals, the public park has two rows of large elephant statues as its main attraction.

NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute)

NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute) is worth a visit while in Lucknow.

Phoenix United Mall & PVR Cinemas

Phoenix United Mall & PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Lucknow.

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Suggested Lucknow Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Lucknow

  • Travel from Ayodhya to Lucknow (about 3.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Rumi Darwaza

Day 2Explore Lucknow

  • Visit Hazratganj
  • Visit Ambedkar Memorial Park
  • Visit Chota Imambara

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Bara Imambara
  • Head back to Ayodhya
Suggested from Lucknow's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Lucknow trip and see the full Ayodhya → Lucknow → next stop route.

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About 35 km by road

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About 90 km by road

Lucknow → Kanpur

About 95 km by road

Lucknow → Faizabad

About 155 km by road

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