Lucknow weekend trip from Delhi
Kebabs, Imambaras and Awadhi evenings
- By road
- 542 km
- By bus
- ≈ 8½ h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹6,190 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Gorakhdham Express 12556Daily
9:25 pm
New Delhi
7 h 25 min
4:50 am+1
Lucknow · 3 km away
Kaifiyat Express 12226Daily
8:25 pm
Old Delhi
7 h 52 min
4:17 am+1
Badshahnagar · 3 km away
Vaishali Express 15566Daily
8:40 pm
New Delhi
7 h 57 min
4:37 am+1
Badshahnagar · 3 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Lucknow.
- Direct busAbout 8½ h (fastest 6 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹439 a seat.
- By road542 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadLucknow, 3 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportLucknow, 11 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
21°
9°
2d rain
Feb
25°
12°
1d rain
Mar
32°
18°
2d rain
Apr
38°
23°
1d rain
May
38°
26°
3d rain
Jun
38°
28°
8d rain
Jul
33°
27°
22d rain
Aug
32°
26°
21d rain
Sep
32°
25°
14d rain
Oct
32°
21°
2d rain
Nov
28°
16°
0d rain
Dec
23°
11°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — old Lucknow
- 9:00 amBara Imambara and the Bhool Bhulaiya maze
- 11:30 amRumi Darwaza, Chhota Imambara and the clock tower
- 1:00 pmLunch at Tunday Kababi, Chowk
- 4:00 pmThe Residency ruins (1857 siege)
Sunday — Aminabad and La Martiniere
- 8:00 amNihari-kulcha at Rahim's, Chowk
- 10:00 amDrive past La Martiniere College; British-era architecture
- 12:00 pmAminabad: chikankari shopping and Prakash Kulfi
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Lucknow: questions people ask
How far is Lucknow from Delhi?
About 542 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 8½ h and the Gorakhdham Express takes 7 h 25 min to Lucknow.
What is the best time to visit Lucknow?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Lucknow?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Gorakhdham Express (12556): it leaves New Delhi at 9:25 pm and reaches Lucknow at 4:50 am the next day (daily). Lucknow is 3 km from Lucknow in a straight line. Also: the Kaifiyat Express (12226) at 8:25 pm from Old Delhi; the Vaishali Express (15566) at 8:40 pm from New Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Lucknow?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹439 a seat, and the journey takes about 8½ h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Lucknow?
Warmest in Apr (days around 38°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 9°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 22 rainy days.
Can I do Lucknow in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Lucknow cost?
From about ₹6,190 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Lucknow this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.