Lucknow Railway Station

Overview – Often referred to as the ‘City of Nawabs’, Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh state. Historically known as the Awadh region, Lucknow has always been a multi-cultural city and centre of attraction for people across the world. Besides its rich culture, the city is famous for its Hindi and Urdu poetry, musical gharanas, exquisite chikan work and delectable cuisines. Despite being a bustling capital city, Lucknow presents a unique combination of its old charm and modernity.

Station Code – LJN

Manual Enquiry – 131

Pre – recorded – 1331, 1332

Reservation Enquiry - 135, 0522 – 259932

Station Details – Lucknow railway station is situated in famous Charbagh area of the old city. An important railway head of the Northern railway, Lucknow railway station is served by numerous trains from all over the country. The present station building was built in the year 1926 having domes and minarets of Saracan design. Built of red brick the building has a frontage of long verandahs adorned with Mughal arches.

Amenities – Passenger facilities available at Lucknow railway station are retiring room / dormitory, tourist information centre, post and telegraph office, computer reservation office, refreshing room both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, tea stall, book stall and G.R.P office.

Distances of major landmarks – Aminabad (2 km), Lalbagh (3.1 km), Hazratganj (3.5 km), Husainabad (6.1 km), Gomti Nagar (10.1 km) and Airport (10.5) km)