Lucknow to Orchha
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Orchha, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 369 km
Approx Duration: 8.2 hrs
Route overview
Lucknow to Orchha is about 369 km by road, roughly 8.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kanpur.
By car: Lucknow to Orchha
About 7h 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 Ghatampur. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Gursarai. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 69 km (about 1h 23m of driving) — Arrive in Orchha
By bus: Lucknow to Orchha
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 → Orchha. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~369 km Takes about 8h 12m. Tentative fare ₹410–₹1,080. Usual tea/meal halts: Kalpi (~170 km).
- Arrive in Orchha
By train: Lucknow to Orchha
The nearest railway stations are Lucknow for Lucknow and Jhansi Jn for Orchha. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Lucknow Jn - Pune Express (12104) — departs 06:30 AM from Lucknow Jn, arrives 11:40 AM at Jhansi Jn, 5h 10m
- Chhapra-Mumbai Jansadharan Express (15101) — departs 06:30 AM from Lucknow Jn, arrives 11:45 AM at Jhansi Jn, 5h 15m
- Rapti Sagar Express (12511) — departs 11:50 AM from Lucknow Jn, arrives 04:45 PM at Jhansi Jn, 4h 55m
- Gorakhpur-Secunderabad Express (12589) — departs 11:50 AM from Lucknow Jn, arrives 04:45 PM at Jhansi Jn, 4h 55m
- GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12591) — departs 11:50 AM from Lucknow Jn, arrives 04:45 PM at Jhansi Jn, 4h 55m
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 369 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,160 · Sedan ₹4,900 · SUV ₹6,420 · Innova / MUV ₹7,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹410 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹590 · AC Sleeper ₹850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹550 · Second AC ₹770 · First AC ₹1,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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- Firozabad to Orchha
- Kanpur to Orchha
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