Lucknow · Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow Metro

The City of Nawabs' Red Line — airport to Munshipulia, built in record time.

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Operational lines
21
Stations
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Km of track
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Interchanges

Lucknow Metro brought rapid transit to the capital of Uttar Pradesh, and its Red Line is the backbone of public transport in the City of Nawabs. Run by UPMRC, it runs north-south from Chaudhary Charan Singh (CCS) International Airport in the south, through the main Charbagh railway station and the commercial heart of Hazratganj, out to Munshipulia in the Indira Nagar suburbs. It earned a place in the record books as the fastest-built metro in India, with its first phase completed in under three years, and offers a direct, air-conditioned link straight to the airport.

Lines on the Lucknow Metro

What makes the Lucknow Metro worth riding

Direct to the airport

CCS International Airport has its own underground metro station, the line's southern terminal.

Fastest-built in India

Lucknow Metro's first phase was completed in record time, under three years.

Connects Charbagh

The Red Line links the main Charbagh railway station to the rest of the city.

Through Hazratganj

It serves the commercial and shopping heart of Lucknow at Hazratganj.

Why take the metro in Lucknow

  • Reach CCS International Airport directly by metro, avoiding road traffic.
  • Connect to Indian Railways at the main Charbagh station.
  • Travel to the commercial centre at Hazratganj quickly and comfortably.
  • Commute between the airport side and the Indira Nagar suburbs end to end.

Plan your journey

Lucknow Metro — frequently asked questions

Lucknow Metro currently operates one line, the Red Line (North-South), from CCS Airport to Munshipulia with 21 stations. An East-West Blue Line is under construction.

Yes. The Red Line's southern terminal is a dedicated underground station at Chaudhary Charan Singh (CCS) International Airport.

Yes. Charbagh metro station connects to Lucknow's main Charbagh railway station for easy transfers to Indian Railways.

Lucknow Metro generally runs from around 06:00 in the morning to about 22:00 at night, with trains every few minutes during peak hours. Check the line page for exact first and last train times.