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Basti to Lucknow

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

232 kmDistance
4.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹260
AC Seater₹420
Non-AC Sleeper₹370
AC Sleeper₹530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹700
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹260
Third AC₹350
Second AC₹490
First AC₹680
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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: Basti to Lucknow

232 km · ~4h 58m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Basti

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Tikaitnagar

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 82 km · 1h 38m 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: Basti to Lucknow

232 km · ~5h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Basti

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

  2. Basti → Lucknow

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~232 km

    ~5h 9m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹700

    Usual tea / meal halts: Zaidpur (~170 km)

  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: Basti to Lucknow

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

Direct trains

Krishak Express#15007 · Express
12:35 AMBasti
4h 6m30 stops
04:41 AMMalhour
Gorakhpur Lucknow InterCity Express#12531 · Superfast
07:15 AMBasti
2h 49m30 stops
10:04 AMMalhour
GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp#15015 · Express
07:41 AMBasti
3h 45m36 stops
11:26 AMAishbagh
Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
07:50 AMBasti
2h 59m30 stops
10:49 AMMalhour
Gorakhpur-Secunderabad Express#12589 · Superfast
07:50 AMBasti
2h 59m30 stops
10:49 AMMalhour

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.

Basti to Lucknow: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Basti to Lucknow is about 232 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Ayodhya.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 232 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹680

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 Basti to Lucknow. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Ayodhya70 km from Basti
  2. Barabanki200 km from Basti

Hotels in Lucknow

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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 Basti to Lucknow (about 4.6 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 Basti
Suggested from Lucknow's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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

Lucknow → Barabanki

About 35 km by road

Lucknow → Bithoor

About 90 km by road

Lucknow → Kanpur

About 95 km by road

Lucknow → Faizabad

About 155 km by road

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