- Distance
- About 135 km by road
- Drive time
- 2.5–3 hours one way
- Pickup
- Ayodhya
- Destination
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Trip type
- Same-day return possible
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and the nearest big airport and rail hub for many visitors to Ayodhya. Beyond travel connections, it is worth a day for its Imambaras, old markets and famous food. The drive runs west on NH 27, a wide four-lane road through Barabanki, and usually takes under three hours, so a same-day return is easy.
What to see in Lucknow
- Bara Imambara
- Chota Imambara
- Rumi Darwaza
- British Residency
- Hazratganj
- Aminabad market
On the road
NH 27 via Barabanki is the direct road with good surface all the way. Leave Ayodhya by 7:30 am to fit in sightseeing and lunch.
A same-day plan
- 7:30 AMPickup from your hotel in Ayodhya
- 10:15 AMArrive in Lucknow and visit the Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya
- 12:00 PMRumi Darwaza and Chota Imambara
- 1:30 PMLunch in Aminabad or Chowk for kebabs
- 3:00 PMBritish Residency and a walk in Hazratganj
- 5:30 PMDrive back towards Ayodhya
- 8:15 PMDrop at your hotel
Timings are a guide — tell us when you want to leave and what you want to see, and the driver will work around it.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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