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Devotees across the nation are travelling to Ayodhya for the darshan of Ram Lalla in the temple town. The Ramnagri witnessed a huge influx of pilgrims following the grand pran pratishtha ceremony on January 22, which was considered a historic occasion for Ayodhya. Authorities are estimating that thousands and lakhs of more tourists will be in the town in the coming days.

If you are planning to visit Ayodhya from metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or Bengaluru, you have multiple options to choose from to reach your destination. To save journey time one should select the best mode to travel from these cities. Here are the options people from these megacities can explore to reach Ayodhya, the abode of Lord Ram.

Best Ways To Reach Ayodhya From Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru 

From Delhi:

  • Air: Fly from Delhi to Lucknow Airport, then take a taxi or bus for the 135 km journey to Ayodhya.

  • Train: Regular trains like Avadh Express connect Delhi with Faizabad, 10 km from Ayodhya.

  • Road: Drive the 700 km via NH27, which takes about 10-12 hours.

From Mumbai:

  • Air: No direct flights to Ayodhya; fly to Lucknow and continue by road.

  • Train: Trains like Pushpak Express link Mumbai with Lucknow.

  • Road: A 1,400 km drive via NH48 and NH27, taking around 24-26 hours.

From Kolkata:

  • Air: Flights to Lucknow are available, followed by a road trip to Ayodhya.

  • Train: No direct trains; travel to Lucknow or Faizabad and then proceed by local transport.

  • Road: A 1,000 km journey via NH19 through Varanasi, taking 18-20 hours.

From Bengaluru:

  • Air: Direct flights to Lucknow, then a taxi or bus to Ayodhya.

  • Train: No direct trains; travel to Lucknow and then take local transport.

  • Road: An approximately 1,800 km drive via NH44, lasting about 30-34 hours.