Ghaziabad to Lucknow
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 519 km
Approx Duration: 11.5 hrs
Route overview
Ghaziabad to Lucknow is about 519 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Ghaziabad to Lucknow
About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ghaziabad. 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.
- 110 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 260. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 410. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 110 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Arrive in Lucknow
By bus: Ghaziabad to Lucknow
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ghaziabad. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ghaziabad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ghaziabad → Lucknow. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~519 km Takes about 11h 32m. Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500.
- Arrive in Lucknow
By train: Ghaziabad to Lucknow
The nearest railway stations are Ghaziabad for Ghaziabad and Lucknow for Lucknow. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- New Delhi-Lucknow AC Duronto Express (12272) — departs 12:01 AM from Mahrauli, arrives 07:10 AM at Lucknow, 7h 9m
- NewDelhi-Lucknow AC Express (12234) — departs 12:14 AM from Mahrauli, arrives 07:10 AM at Lucknow, 6h 56m
- NewDelh-Lucknowi Swarn Shatabdi Express (12004) — departs 06:46 AM from Ghaziabad, arrives 12:30 PM at Lucknow, 5h 44m
- NEW DELHI - PURI Neelanchal SF Exp (12876) — departs 06:51 AM from Ghaziabad, arrives 02:05 PM at Lucknow, 7h 14m
- Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath (12204) — departs 11:46 AM from Mahrauli, arrives 06:40 PM at Lucknow, 6h 54m
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 519 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,810 · Sedan ₹6,850 · SUV ₹8,970 · Innova / MUV ₹10,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,720
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹570 · AC Seater ₹930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹830 · AC Sleeper ₹1,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,500
- Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹760 · Second AC ₹1,070 · First AC ₹1,480
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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