Lucknow to Cuttack
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Cuttack, Odisha.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Lucknow to Cuttack
1116 km · ~24h 19m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 372Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 522Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 672Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 744Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 894Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1044Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop
Arrive in CuttackCuttack, Odisha
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: Lucknow to Cuttack
1116 km · ~24h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Lucknow
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lucknow. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lucknow → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~558 km
~12h 24m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610
- Change buses at a major city (around km 558)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Cuttack
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~558 km
~12h 24m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610
- Arrive in Cuttack
Cuttack, Odisha
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Lucknow to Cuttack
Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Barang for Cuttack.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 19h 30m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h 58m wait
1 change · 21h 4m in total
Change trains at Ganj Khawaja — about 1h 52m wait
1 change · 21h 20m in total
Change trains at Kanchausi — about 1h 18m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Lucknow to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Lucknow to Cuttack is about 1116 km by road, roughly 22.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1116 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹38,558 · Ertiga ₹49,104 · Innova ₹51,212 · Innova Crysta ₹63,108 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹87,070
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,230 · AC Seater ₹2,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,790 · AC Sleeper ₹2,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,170
- Train: Sleeper ₹700 · Economy ₹1,150 · Third AC ₹1,590 · Second AC ₹2,260 · First AC ₹3,150
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Cuttack guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Cuttack.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Lucknow to Cuttack. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Cuttack
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Bhubaneswar
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Bhubaneswar
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Bhubaneswar
Things to Do in Cuttack
Barabati Stadium
A multipurpose stadium used for cricket, football and hockey. It is a regular venue for international cricket and is the home ground of Odisha cricket team.
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium is worth a visit while in Cuttack.
Barabati Fort
A 13th-century fort built by the Eastern Ganga emperor Anangabhimadeva III (1211-1238). Later, the Gajapatis, the Chalukyas, the Bengal Sultans, the Mughals and the…
Museum of Justice
A law museum hosted in a colonial-era bungalow, which was once the residence of the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. It is not just a repository of antiques,…
Netaji Birth Place Museum
Janakinath Bhavan, the birthplace of Indian independence activist Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is converted into a museum and is named the Netaji Birth Place Museum. A…
Odisha State Maritime Museum
The museum came up in 2013 and is housed in the former complex of the River Boat Construction and Repair Workshop.
Suggested Cuttack Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Cuttack
- Travel from Lucknow to Cuttack (about 22.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Dhabaleswar Temple
Day 2Explore Cuttack
- Visit Barabati fort
- Visit Museum of Justice
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Odisha State Maritime Museum
- Head back to Lucknow
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Cuttack trip and see the full Lucknow → Cuttack → next stop route.
Cuttack → Biju Patnaik Airport
About 40 km by road
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