Lucknow to Sainthia
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Sainthia, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Sainthia
974 km · ~20h 29m · About 19h 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.
175 km · 3h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 325Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 475Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
175 km · 3h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 649Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 799Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Sainthia
974 km · ~21h 39m · 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 → Sainthia
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~974 km
~21h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780
- Arrive in Sainthia
Sainthia, West Bengal
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 Sainthia
Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Sainthia for Sainthia.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 20h 51m in total
Change trains at Kolkata Chitpur — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 21h 10m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 58m wait
1 change · 21h 11m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 58m 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.
Transport Options
Lucknow to Sainthia: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Lucknow to Sainthia is about 974 km by road, roughly 19.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 974 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,810 · Sedan ₹12,760 · SUV ₹16,710 · Innova / MUV ₹18,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,070 · AC Seater ₹1,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,560 · AC Sleeper ₹2,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹1,000 · Third AC ₹1,390 · Second AC ₹1,980 · First AC ₹2,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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