The Lucknow Metro map shows an operational North–South corridor between Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport and Munshipulia. It connects the airport with Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station, Hazratganj, and other stops along the route, making it useful for journeys across the city.
- Route: Airport to Munshipulia
- Corridor length: 22.878 km
- Airport–Munshipulia journey: approximately 50 minutes, with 20 station stops between the endpoints
- Hotel-area stations: Munshipulia and Lekhraj Market
How is the Lucknow Metro network laid out?
Lucknow Metro’s operational route is a single North–South corridor from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Munshipulia. Services commenced on 5 September 2017.
From the airport, the station sequence runs through Amausi, Transport Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Singar Nagar, Alambagh Bus Stand, Alambagh, Mawaiya, Durgapuri, and Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station. Continuing north, it serves Hussainganj, Sachivalaya, Hazratganj, KD Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow University, IT Chauraha, Badshahnagar, Lekhraj Market, Bhootnath Market, Indira Nagar, and Munshipulia.
Alambagh Bus Stand and Alambagh are separate stations, so check the station name on your route before getting off. Munshipulia is the northern terminal.
Which stations connect with airport and rail arrivals?
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport station is at the airport end of the operating line, while Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station is on the route for rail connections.
The airport-to-Munshipulia journey takes approximately 50 minutes and covers 20 station stops between the endpoints. If your trip starts or ends at the airport, the airport-to-Lucknow travel guide covers the wider arrival journey.
For a railway connection, look for Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station in the station sequence. The two Alambagh stops are distinct: Alambagh Bus Stand serves as a separate station from Alambagh.
Where are Munshipulia and Lekhraj Market stations?
Munshipulia and Lekhraj Market are stations on the northern end of the operating line.
Munshipulia is about 15 minutes by car from Hotel Vijay Paradise, which offers three-star hotel rooms; Lekhraj Market is about 19 minutes by car from the hotel.
To travel toward the airport from either station, follow the line south through the listed stops. For the airport-to-Munshipulia direction, use the reverse order of the station sequence.
How do you reach central Lucknow sights by metro?
Hazratganj is a station on the operating line and a useful stop to identify when planning a journey through central Lucknow.
To visit Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, and Chota Imambara, combine metro planning with the one-day Old Lucknow heritage route. The metro station sequence can help you map the rail portion of your day; check onward travel for the sights you plan to visit.
What are the fares, service hours, and ticket options?
A route-planning listing gives the Airport–Munshipulia standard token fare as ₹60 and the smart-card fare as ₹54. It estimates first and last departures for that trip at about 6:50 a.m. and 9:55 p.m., respectively.
The official Lucknow Metro app listing says the app lets users book tickets and view station information, routes, first and last train timings, and nearby tourist destinations. Check the official site before you go for current fares and service details.
Use the station names to confirm your direction before boarding, especially around Alambagh, where the bus-stand station and Alambagh station are separate stops.
FAQs
What is the route of Lucknow Metro?
The operational North–South corridor runs from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Munshipulia.
How long does the Airport–Munshipulia metro journey take?
A route-planning listing gives an approximate journey time of 50 minutes, with 20 station stops between the endpoints.
Does Lucknow Metro stop at Charbagh railway station?
Yes. Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station is on the operating line.
Are Alambagh and Alambagh Bus Stand the same station?
No. They are separate stations on the operating line.