Chaibasa to Lucknow
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chaibasa, Jharkhand to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 890 km
Approx Duration: 19.8 hrs
Route overview
Chaibasa to Lucknow is about 890 km by road, roughly 19.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Chaibasa to Lucknow
About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chaibasa. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 145 km (about 2h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 445. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 595. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 745. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 145 km (about 2h 54m of driving) — Arrive in Lucknow
By bus: Chaibasa to Lucknow
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chaibasa. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chaibasa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chaibasa → Lucknow. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km Takes about 19h 47m. Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540.
- Arrive in Lucknow
By train: Chaibasa to Lucknow
The nearest railway stations are Barabambo for Chaibasa and Lucknow for Lucknow. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 21h 14m in total: Chakradharpur Howrah Passenger (58012) 05:10 PM Chakradharpur to 06:04 PM Kandra, then Kolkata Shalimar-Haridwar Puja Special (08043) 10:01 PM Kandra to 02:24 PM Malihabad — change at Kandra (about 3h 57m wait)
- With one change, 22h 2m in total: Chakradharpur Gomoh Passenger (58608) 05:00 AM Chakradharpur to 01:00 PM Gomoh Jn, then KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp (12357) 04:38 PM Gomoh Jn to 03:02 AM Malihabad — change at Gomoh Jn (about 3h 38m wait)
- With one change, 22h 10m in total: MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp (12261) 03:40 PM Chakradharpur to 04:31 PM Tatanagar Jn, then PURI - NEW DELHI Neelanchal SF Exp (12875) 07:55 PM Tatanagar Jn to 01:50 PM Manak Nagar — change at Tatanagar Jn (about 3h 24m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 890 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,890 · Sedan ₹11,670 · SUV ₹15,280 · Innova / MUV ₹17,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,880
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹980 · AC Seater ₹1,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,420 · AC Sleeper ₹2,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,540
- Train: Sleeper ₹560 · Economy ₹920 · Third AC ₹1,280 · Second AC ₹1,810 · First AC ₹2,520
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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