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FROMLucknow
TOAuli
660 kmapprox. distance
Trainrail route
Roadtaxi or bus
Airflight + road
660 kmapprox. distance
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Build My Auli Itinerary →Lucknow to Auli Route
Lucknow to Auli distance is about 660 km by road – via Bareilly and Haldwani to Kathgodam, then through the Kumaon hills via Ranikhet and Karnaprayag to Joshimath, and 14–16 km up to Auli. The route via Moradabad, Haridwar and Rishikesh is longer (around 790 km). Either way it is a two-day trip; many travellers take an overnight train to Kathgodam or Haridwar and continue by road.
By train · Rail + onward
How to Reach Auli from Lucknow by Train
Overnight trains run from Lucknow to Kathgodam (KGM), and to Haridwar and Dehradun. From Kathgodam it is about 290 km to Auli by road; from Haridwar about 295 km.
Train timings and running days change. Check the current schedule on IRCTC or NTES before you book.
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By road · Door to door
How to Reach Auli from Lucknow by Road
The road distance from Lucknow to Auli is about 660 km via Kathgodam, or about 790 km via Haridwar and Rishikesh. Plan for two days.
- Kumaon route: Lucknow – Bareilly – Haldwani – Kathgodam – Bhowali – Ranikhet – Karnaprayag – Joshimath – Auli.
- Garhwal route: Lucknow – Moradabad – Haridwar – Rishikesh – NH-7 – Joshimath – Auli. Longer, but on the main highway with more places to stay.
- Overnight stop: Ranikhet or Karnaprayag on the Kumaon route; Rishikesh or Rudraprayag on the Garhwal route.
Last stretch: Joshimath to Auli is 14–16 km up a mountain road (40–60 minutes by taxi or shared jeep). The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023, so the road is the only way up.
By air · Flight + road
How to Reach Auli from Lucknow by Air
Flights connect Lucknow (LKO) with Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport (DED), the nearest airport to Auli, about 280–290 km away by road. Check current flight schedules before you plan.
Lucknow to Auli Travel FAQs
How far is Auli from Lucknow?
About 660 km by road via Kathgodam and Ranikhet, or about 790 km via Haridwar and Rishikesh.
How long does it take from Lucknow to Auli?
Two days. Take an overnight train to Kathgodam or Haridwar, then about 10–12 hours by road to Auli.
Which railway station should I take from Lucknow for Auli?
Kathgodam (about 290 km from Auli) or Haridwar (about 295 km). Pick whichever has the better train from Lucknow on your dates.
Lucknow se Auli ki duri kitni hai?
Lucknow se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 660 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.
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