Lucknow metro map planning is straightforward once you know the operating North–South corridor: it runs between Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport and Munshipulia. IT College is about an 11-minute walk from Hotel Golden Orchid, with Vishwavidyalaya and Daliganj also among the closest stations.
- Operating line: Airport to Munshipulia, 22.878 km long.
- Full-line journey: approximately 50 minutes between Airport and Munshipulia.
- Example fare: ₹60 by standard token or ₹54 by smart card for the full-line trip.
The nearest listed metro stations
IT College is the closest of the three stations to Hotel Golden Orchid, followed by Vishwavidyalaya and Daliganj.
If you prefer a car for the station approach, the corresponding times are about 3 minutes to IT College, 6 minutes to Vishwavidyalaya and 8 minutes to Daliganj. These are separate approaches to the line; choose based on which station suits your journey.
How to read the Lucknow metro map
The operating Lucknow Metro route is a single North–South corridor between Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport and Munshipulia, spanning 22.878 km. Metro services commenced on 5 September 2017.
To follow the route, trace the stations in order from the airport end: Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, Amausi, Transport Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Singar Nagar, Alambagh Bus Stand, Alambagh, Mawaiya, Durgapuri, Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station, Hussainganj, Sachivalaya, Hazratganj, KD Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow University, IT Chauraha, Badshahnagar, Lekhraj Market, Bhootnath Market, Indira Nagar and Munshipulia.
Alambagh Bus Stand and Alambagh are distinct stops, so check the station name rather than relying on the area name alone. The route-planning estimate for travelling from Airport to Munshipulia is approximately 50 minutes, including 20 station stops between the endpoints.
Choosing a station for your destination
Choose your station by matching the destination name to the route, then confirm the stop in the official metro app. Hazratganj is on the operating line, as is Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station, while Munshipulia is the northern terminal. If you are travelling by rail, which Lucknow railway station to use covers Charbagh and Lucknow Junction.
IT College, Vishwavidyalaya and Daliganj are options for journeys beginning or ending around the hotel. The metro app also provides station information and route details, which can help you check your stop before setting out.
Fares, cards and service hours
For the full Airport–Munshipulia journey, the route-planning listing gives a standard token fare of ₹60 and a smart-card fare of ₹54. Treat these as route-specific reference fares and confirm current details before travelling.
The same route-planning source estimates the first departure for this trip at about 6:50 a.m. and the last at about 9:55 p.m. Departure times and fares can change, so check the official site before you go. The official Lucknow Metro app listing says you can book tickets and view first and last train timings, routes and station information.
Metro connections to the airport and railway stations
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport station is at the airport end of the operating line, and Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station is another stop on the route.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is about 95 minutes by car from Hotel Golden Orchid. For airport planning beyond the metro route, how to get from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Lucknow is a useful connection to understand.
Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station is on the operating line.
A three-star hotel, Golden Orchid offers a room at Hotel Golden Orchid.
FAQs
Which stations are closest to Golden Orchid?
IT College is the closest of the three stations, followed by Vishwavidyalaya and Daliganj.
What are the two ends of the Lucknow Metro line?
The operating North–South corridor runs from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Munshipulia.
How long does the Airport–Munshipulia trip take?
A route-planning estimate puts the journey at approximately 50 minutes, with 20 station stops between the endpoints.
Can you reach Charbagh railway station by metro?
Yes. Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station is a stop on the operating North–South line.