Sasaram to Lucknow
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Sasaram, Bihar to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 486 km
Approx Duration: 10.8 hrs
Route overview
Sasaram to Lucknow is about 486 km by road, roughly 10.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Sasaram to Lucknow
About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sasaram. 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.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 243. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 393. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Lucknow
By bus: Sasaram to Lucknow
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sasaram. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sasaram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sasaram → Lucknow. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~486 km Takes about 10h 48m. Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,410.
- Arrive in Lucknow
By train: Sasaram to Lucknow
The nearest railway stations are Sasaram for Sasaram and Lucknow for Lucknow. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- PURI - NEW DELHI Neelanchal SF Exp (12875) — departs 04:44 AM from Sasaram, arrives 01:15 PM at Lucknow, 8h 31m
- Jallianwalabagh Express (18103) — departs 05:31 AM from Sasaram, arrives 03:05 PM at Lucknow, 9h 34m
- Kolkata Shalimar-Haridwar Puja Special (08043) — departs 05:33 AM from Sasaram, arrives 01:50 PM at Lucknow, 8h 17m
- KOLKATA CHITPUR - AMRITSAR Durgiana SF Exp (12357) — departs 07:59 PM from Sasaram, arrives 02:30 AM (+1 day) at Lucknow, 6h 31m
- Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express (13151) — departs 10:58 PM from Sasaram, arrives 09:55 AM (+1 day) at Malhour, 10h 57m
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 486 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,450 · Sedan ₹6,420 · SUV ₹8,410 · Innova / MUV ₹9,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹530 · AC Seater ₹870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹780 · AC Sleeper ₹1,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,410
- Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹520 · Third AC ₹710 · Second AC ₹1,000 · First AC ₹1,390
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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