Lucknow to Ayodhya Road Distance: 135 km · 2.5-3 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Lucknow → Barabanki → Ayodhya
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
135km
Drive time
2.5hrs
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Driving Lucknow to Ayodhya: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
What the Lucknow to Ayodhya road is actually like
Out of Lucknow the road to Ayodhya is NH-27, the Gorakhpur highway, leaving the city through Chinhat and settling into four flat lanes through Awadh farmland. Barabanki comes up after half an hour and is the one sensible halt, with a dhaba row for breakfast, because after it the highway runs straight through Rudauli to Faizabad. There is no climb and no ghat on this run, so the only things that slow it are the tractor trolleys that pull out from the fields onto the shoulder, and the winter fog that hangs over the low Saryu country in December and January and cuts visibility to a few car lengths till mid morning. From Faizabad into Ayodhya the road is new and wide, but the last stretch to the Ram Mandir is under constant rework and the diversions change with the crowds; on Ram Navami and during Deepotsav we plan for the town to take as long as the highway did. In the monsoon the Saryu comes up and the low ghat roads can flood, though the highway stays clear.
How far is Ayodhya from Lucknow?
The distance from Lucknow to Ayodhya is 135 km by road via NH-330 via Barabanki, and the drive takes about 2.5-3 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
135 km
Drive Time
2.5-3 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹964
Lucknow to Ayodhya distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 135 km (84 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 2.5-3 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-330 via Barabanki
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹964 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Lucknow to Ayodhya: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 135 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 2.5-3 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 4-4 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Lucknow to Ayodhya, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹150
01Barabanki Toll Plaza
- At km
- 30 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹85
02Faizabad Toll Plaza
- At km
- 115 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹65
Total one-way toll
₹150
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Lucknow to Ayodhya cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 135 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Ram Navami and Deepotsav are grand celebrations.
Local insider tip
Ayodhya has undergone massive development. New Ram Mandir is a marvel of architecture.
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Lucknow to Ayodhya FAQs
What is the distance from Lucknow to Ayodhya by road?
The road distance from Lucknow to Ayodhya is 135 km via NH-330 via Barabanki, running through Barabanki. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Lucknow to Ayodhya?
About 2.5-3 hours via NH-330 via Barabanki in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Lucknow to Ayodhya cost?
A cab from Lucknow to Ayodhya starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Where can you stop between Lucknow and Ayodhya?
Barabanki is the practical halt on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 2.5-3 hours drive.
What is the best time to travel from Lucknow to Ayodhya?
October to March. Ram Navami and Deepotsav are grand celebrations. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Ayodhya end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Lucknow to Ayodhya?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 2.5-3 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Lucknow to Ayodhya?
Self-driving Lucknow to Ayodhya costs roughly ₹964 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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