How to reach Ayodhya, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Ayodhya

How to Reach Ayodhya

The nearest airport to Ayodhya is the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow which is located 50km west from the town. The Lucknow Airport is connected with the major cities in India by regular flights. Alternatively, the Ayodhya railway station is connected by daily trains to the cities in Uttar Pradesh like Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, and even Delhi. One can also opt to reach Ayodhya by bus from the neighbouring cities in the state.

How to reach Ayodhya by flight

The nearest airport to Ayodhya is Faizabad Airport, at a distance of 8 km. However, the nearest major airport from Ayodhya is Lucknow (Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport), at a distance of around 130 km. Lucknow airport is well connected to most major cities in India. You could hire a cab to reach Ayodhya from Lucknow airport which could cost you about INR 2,000. The other major airport near Ayodhya is the Bamrauli Airport, Allahabad, about 166 km away.

Nearest Airport: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) - 130 kms from Ayodhya

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How to reach Ayodhya by road

Within the state, Ayodhya is connected to all other major cities in Uttar Pradesh by good road network. Tourists can book a cab from any major city nearby like Faizabad (7 km), Allahabad (166 km), Lucknow (134 km), and Varanasi (209 km).

How to reach Ayodhya by train

Ayodhya is well connected to nearby railway stations and major stations throughout north India. Ayodhya Railway Station is located on the Northern Indian Railway's broad gauge Mughalsarai-Lucknow line. Daily trains include Lucknow Express, Varanasi Doon Express, and Delhi Faizabad Express.

How to reach Ayodhya by bus

The nearest bus stand to Ayodhya is the Faizabad Bus Stand with UPSRTC (Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) buses running to Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Allahabad and other major cities in Uttar Pradesh on a daily basis. A cycle rickshaw from the Faizabad Bus Stand to the railway station is easily available and costs around INR 30.

Local transport in Ayodhya

Multiple modes of transportation are available for travel within Ayodhya including taxis, buses, tempos, tongas, rickshaws. Since it is a small town, the most convenient mode of travel are the rickshaws and auto-rickshaws (tempos).