Lucknow Metro Route Finder

Lucknow Metro fare is station-based: 1–2 stations = ₹10, 3 = ₹15, 4–6 = ₹20, 7–9 = ₹30, 10–13 = ₹40, 14–17 = ₹50, 18–20 = ₹60. Maximum single journey fare is ₹60 (CCS Airport to Munshi Pulia end-to-end). GoSmart Card gives 10% discount on every journey. Children below 90 cm height travel free. Tourist Card: ₹100 for unlimited 1-day travel (+ ₹100 refundable deposit), ₹250 for 3 days. Buy tokens from TVM machines at all stations — UPI/cash/cards accepted.

Lucknow Metro Red Line operates daily: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. First train departs from both terminals (CCS Airport and Munshi Pulia) at 6:00 AM. Last train from both ends at 10:00 PM. Peak frequency: every 5 minutes 30 seconds (7:30–10:30 AM and 5:00–8:00 PM). Off-peak: every 7–10 minutes. Total end-to-end journey time: approximately 40–47 minutes. After 10:00 PM, auto-rickshaws and cabs (Ola, Uber, Rapido) are available near stations.

Lucknow Metro has 21 operational stations on the Red Line (North-South Corridor), spanning 22.87 km. 17 stations are elevated and 4 are underground (CCS International Airport, Hussainganj, Sachivalaya, Hazratganj). All stations have CCTV, escalators, lifts, RO drinking water, and Wi-Fi. Operated by UPMRC (Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation). Annual ridership: ~20 lakh per month (2025 average).

CCS International Airport (Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, LKO) has a dedicated underground metro station — the southern terminal of the Red Line. From Charbagh Railway Station: alight at Charbagh metro, take Red Line towards CCS Airport (9 stops, ~18 min, ₹30). From Hazratganj: 12 stops, ~25 min, ₹40. From Munshi Pulia: full end-to-end, ~45 min, ₹60. Exit at CCS Airport station directly leads to the terminal. Easiest and cheapest airport transfer in Lucknow.

GoSmart Card is UPMRC's rechargeable smart card offering 10% discount on every journey. Card fee: ₹200 (₹100 card + ₹100 minimum balance). How to buy: any metro station ticket counter or TVM machine. How to recharge: TVM machines at stations, UPMRC website, Lucknow Metro app, net banking, or UPI. Tap and go — no queuing for tokens. Also valid on Kanpur Metro, Agra Metro, Meerut Metro, Varanasi Metro (when operational). Deposit of ₹100 is refundable when you return the card.

Charbagh metro station on the Red Line is directly connected to Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station (LKO) via a covered elevated footbridge — one of the most seamless railway-metro connections in India. The metro station is elevated, next to the iconic Art Deco Charbagh railway building. Train/intercity bus travelers can directly walk from the platform to metro without exiting. From CCS Airport to Charbagh: 9 stops, ~18 min, ₹30. Charbagh will also be the future interchange point with the Blue Line (Phase 1B, under construction).

Hazratganj metro station (underground) on the Red Line exits directly into Hazratganj — Lucknow's most iconic commercial and heritage area with high-end shops, restaurants, the famous Hazratganj market, Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium, and Hazratganj park. From CCS Airport: 12 stops, ~25 min, ₹40. From Munshi Pulia: 8 stops, ~18 min, ₹30. Hazratganj is also close to Sachivalaya (state secretariat) and Lucknow Zoo (near KD Singh Babu Stadium station).

The Blue Line (Phase 1B) is the proposed East-West Corridor of Lucknow Metro. Key facts: August 2025 — Union Cabinet approved Phase 1B for ₹5,801 crore. Route: Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, covering 11.165 km with 12 stations (7 underground, 5 elevated). Expected completion: June 2027. This line will serve Old Lucknow, Aminabad, Nakhas, and western neighborhoods. Charbagh will be the interchange station connecting Red and Blue lines.

Lucknow Metro opened on September 5, 2017 (inaugurated by PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath). Phase 1A Priority Section (Transport Nagar to Charbagh, 8.5 km) opened first. Full Red Line (CCS Airport to Munshi Pulia) opened March 8, 2019. It was the fastest-built metro in India — Phase 1A completed in just 2 years 9 months. Original operator Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) was renamed UPMRC (Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation). Trains are Alstom Metropolis 4-coach sets (AC, max 90 km/h).

Lucknow Metro has 4 underground stations on the Red Line: CCS International Airport (terminal), Hussainganj, Sachivalaya, and Hazratganj. These stations are located in the city's heritage core where underground construction was preferred to preserve the above-ground character. All 4 have deep escalators, lifts, good lighting, and are well air-conditioned. The remaining 17 stations are elevated.

Two main options: (1) Token — buy at any station's Token Vending Machine (TVM) or ticket counter. Pay by cash, UPI, or card. Get a QR code token. Tap at entry and exit gates. (2) GoSmart Card — buy at ticket counter (₹200 initial load). Recharge at Add Value Machines (AVM), UPMRC website, or Lucknow Metro app. Tap-and-go — faster than tokens. Tokens are single-use; GoSmart cards are reusable. For tourists: Tourist Card ₹100/day for unlimited travel is excellent value if you plan 4+ journeys.

Lucknow University metro station on the Red Line is the closest to the main campus of the University of Lucknow (established 1920) — one of India's oldest universities. The station is elevated, located on Hasanganj road near the university entrance. From Charbagh: 4 stops north, ~8 min, ₹20. Students and faculty can commute directly from Charbagh or Hazratganj without traffic delays.

IT Chauraha metro station on the Red Line serves Lucknow's major IT corridor in Vibhuti Khand and Gomti Nagar — where many IT companies and tech offices are located. From CCS Airport: 15 stops, ~30 min, ₹50. From Charbagh: 6 stops north, ~12 min, ₹20. Nearby landmarks: Gomti Nagar commercial area, Wave Mall, several IT parks. This station has contributed significantly to real estate growth in Gomti Nagar east.

Alambagh Bus Stand (ISBT) metro station is located directly adjacent to the Alambagh Inter-State Bus Terminal — one of Lucknow's major bus hubs with buses to Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Kanpur, and other cities. The station is elevated with direct connectivity to the bus terminal. From CCS Airport: 6 stops, ₹20. From Charbagh: 3 stops south, ₹20. This makes it easy to connect intercity bus journeys with metro travel.

Durgapuri metro station on the Red Line (between Mawaiya and Charbagh) provides connectivity to Lucknow Junction Railway Station (LJN) — Lucknow's largest railway station. Exit at Durgapuri and take an auto or walk (~5–10 min). Additionally, Charbagh metro station directly connects to Charbagh Railway Station (LKO). Badshahnagar metro station (elevated) connects to the smaller Badshahnagar railway station.

Yes — all 21 Lucknow Metro stations have full accessibility features: elevators/lifts at all stations, tactile paving (guiding paths for visually impaired), escalators (both up and down), accessible toilets, and ramps. The metro coaches have reserved seating and wider doorways for wheelchair users. UPMRC staff assist differently-abled passengers on request. Free travel is available for certain categories with proper government ID.

Lucknow Metro uses Alstom Metropolis EMU trains — modern, fully air-conditioned 4-coach sets manufactured at Alstom's facility in Sricity, Andhra Pradesh. Contract awarded: October 2015 (₹1,102 crore for 24 car sets). Max speed: 90 km/h (typical operating: 32–35 km/h due to frequent stops). The train exterior features artwork inspired by Lucknow's heritage — Rumi Gate, Bara Imambara, and Asifi Masjid motifs. Standard gauge (1435 mm), 25 kV AC overhead catenary. Each 4-coach train can carry ~1,000 passengers.

Currently, the Red Line does not pass through the Old City / Bara Imambara area directly. Closest options: Hussainganj (underground) — exit and take auto/e-rickshaw to Hussainabad/Bara Imambara (~15–20 min ride). Charbagh — take shared auto from Charbagh towards Aminabad and Old City. The upcoming Blue Line (Phase 1B) (Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, expected 2027) will improve connectivity to the Old City area through Aminabad and Nakhas.

UPMRC provides excellent passenger facilities at all stations: Free Wi-Fi (free for GoSmart cardholders; pay-per-use for others), Free RO drinking water at all stations, Clean toilets (male/female), Escalators & lifts, CCTV surveillance, Waiting areas, First aid. Select stations have retail kiosks and ATMs. Security: dedicated UP Police PAC squad + private security; frisking, X-ray baggage scan, and metal detectors at all stations. Emergency contact points on every platform.

Major upcoming expansions: Phase 1B Blue Line (approved August 2025, ₹5,801 crore) — Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, 12 stations, expected June 2027. Red Line extensions: CCS Airport → SGPGI (Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute) southward; Munshi Pulia → IIM Lucknow northward. Phase 2/3 (long-term): 6 new corridors of 74 km planned by DMRC, including routes via Gomti Nagar Extension, SGPGI, and outer ring road. UPMRC announced 225 km total network for Lucknow by 2047.

Transport Nagar metro station is the 3rd station from CCS Airport on the Red Line (2 stops from Amausi, ₹15). It is located near the Lucknow Metro's own depot and maintenance facility. Transport Nagar is Lucknow's major truck/transport hub — key for logistics and auto industry visitors. This was the first section of the metro to open (September 5, 2017, Priority Corridor section). From Charbagh: 7 stops south, ~14 min, ₹30.

Yes! Lucknow Metro supports multiple digital payment options: UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm etc.) at Token Vending Machines and station counters. Debit/Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay) accepted at machines. Lucknow Metro app — book QR code tickets directly. UPMRC website — online ticket booking. GoSmart card recharge via net banking, app, or UPI. Paper token machines still accept cash as well. Digital payments are encouraged as they are faster and reduce queuing.

Passengers can carry small/medium luggage on Lucknow Metro. Large/oversized baggage is not permitted. All bags must pass through the X-ray scanner at station entry. Prohibited items: flammable/explosive materials, sharp weapons, acid, large gas cylinders, bulk inflammable items. Allowed: luggage up to reasonable size, bicycles are NOT allowed. Fines for violations range from ₹50 to ₹5,000 or imprisonment. No eating/drinking inside train coaches. Photography is allowed on platforms but not near security equipment.

Yes — Lucknow Metro has a dedicated Women's Coach (Ladies' Coach) on all trains. It is typically the first coach of each 4-coach train. Entry into the women's coach is restricted to women passengers. Signage is clearly marked on the platform and train. During peak hours, this coach is particularly useful for women travelers for safety and comfort. Male passengers found traveling in the women's coach are subject to a fine. UPMRC station staff enforce this policy strictly.

Lucknow Metro is the largest and oldest operational metro in Uttar Pradesh: 22.87 km, 21 stations, since 2017. Kanpur Metro (UPMRC): Phase 1 (9 km, 9 stations, IIT Kanpur to Naubasta) opened 2021, under expansion. Agra Metro: Phase 1 (6 km, 6 stations) partially operational 2024, under expansion. All three use the same GoSmart Card — one card works across all UP metro systems. Lucknow Metro's daily ridership (~67,000) is the highest in UP. UPMRC plans to connect all UP cities in its 1,575 km by 2047 master plan.