Lucknow to Kushinagar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 380 km
Approx Duration: 8.4 hrs
Route overview
Lucknow to Kushinagar is about 380 km by road, roughly 8.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Ayodhya and Basti.
By car: Lucknow to Kushinagar
About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Ayodhya. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Gorakhpur. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Arrive in Kushinagar
By bus: Lucknow to Kushinagar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Kushinagar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~380 km Takes about 8h 27m. Tentative fare ₹420–₹1,110. Usual tea/meal halts: Ayodhya (~170 km).
- Arrive in Kushinagar
By train: Lucknow to Kushinagar
The nearest railway stations are Lucknow for Lucknow and Baitalpur (about 26 km away) for Kushinagar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Amrapali Express (15708) — departs 12:50 AM from Lucknow, arrives 06:34 AM at Gauri Bazar, 5h 44m
- Vaishali SF Express (12554) — departs 04:33 AM from Malhour, arrives 09:50 AM at Gauri Bazar, 5h 17m
- Anand Vihar T.- Muzaffarpur Garib Rath (12212) — departs 05:55 AM from Lucknow, arrives 11:49 AM at Gorakhpur Cant, 5h 54m
- Mathura Chhapra Express (15108) — departs 08:22 AM from Malhour, arrives 02:10 PM at Baitalpur, 5h 48m
- Raptisagar Express (12522) — departs 10:41 AM from Malhour, arrives 04:00 PM at Gauri Bazar, 5h 19m
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 380 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,280 · Sedan ₹5,040 · SUV ₹6,610 · Innova / MUV ₹7,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹420 · AC Seater ₹680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹610 · AC Sleeper ₹870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,110
- Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹410 · Third AC ₹560 · Second AC ₹790 · First AC ₹1,090
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Lucknow
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More routes to Kushinagar
- Gorakhpur to Kushinagar
- Bettiah to Kushinagar
- Siwan to Kushinagar
- Azamgarh to Kushinagar
- Motihari to Kushinagar
- Basti to Kushinagar
- Ghazipur to Kushinagar
- Chhapra to Kushinagar
- Ara to Kushinagar
- Jaunpur to Kushinagar
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