Lucknow to Kolkata by train
Kolkata lies 889 km (552 mi) south-east of Lucknow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 2 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,085 km (674 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lucknow | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Lucknow Charbagh railway station | Kolkata railway station, Ballygunge Junction railway station, Dum Dum Junction railway station |
Where to book trains from Lucknow to Kolkata
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Staying in Kolkata
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 770 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (487), and 22 are five-star. Across 228 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 77,737 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kolkata from Lucknow?
889 km (552 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lucknow; by road roughly 1,085 km (674 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Kolkata by train?
About 17 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Kolkata?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kolkata?
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.