Gomti Nagar Railway Station (GTNR) is a practical main-station choice for Ekana Stadium, about 8–10 km by road on the routes checked. But “nearest” needs a qualifier: smaller rail points can be geographically closer, and a train must actually stop where you intend to get off.
This guide compares five usable Lucknow railway stations, explains the Gomti Nagar railway station to Ekana Stadium distance and the Badshahnagar to Ekana Stadium distance, then shows the stadium’s verified address and a map for the last leg.
Nearest Railway Station to Ekana Stadium Lucknow: Which One Should You Use?
If your train calls at Gomti Nagar (GTNR), it is the strongest well-served station option in this comparison: the existing PitchVaani Ekana transport guide uses roughly 9.6 km, while a fresh route from the mapped station point to the ground area measures roughly 8 km. That is why the travel answer is a range, not a precise taxi promise. You will still need a cab or auto to the ticketed entry.
Malhaur (ML) and Utraitia (UTR) are genuine smaller passenger stops; their checked road routes measure about 8.6 km and 9.7 km. They may suit a train that actually halts there but should not be substituted for a confirmed GTNR booking. A rail map also marks Block Hut A (BHAW) about 3.5 km away as the crow flies. Its listed platform count is zero, so PitchVaani does not recommend it as a reliable spectator drop-off. Its road route to the stadium area is longer, about 10.5 km.
Railway Stations to Ekana Stadium: Distance Comparison
These estimates refer to specific railway-station map points, not whole neighbourhoods. The table uses the same stadium-area map marker for each comparison.
| Railway station | Road distance | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Gomti Nagar (GTNR) | About 8–10 km | Practical well-served arrival point; checked road routes vary with exit and chosen roads. |
| Malhaur (ML) | About 8.6 km | Smaller local stop; use only if your booked train halts there. |
| Utraitia Junction (UTR) | About 9.7 km | Useful for a train that stops here; arrange an onward ride. |
| Lucknow Charbagh (LKO) | About 13–15 km | Major intercity arrival point; LKO and nearby LJN have distinct station codes. |
| Badshahnagar (BNZ) | About 14–16 km | Railway station, not Badshah Nagar Metro; plan a road transfer. |
OSRM/OSM road routes were checked on 5 October 2026; Gomti Nagar, Badshahnagar and Charbagh ranges also cover the different routes in PitchVaani’s existing transport page. They are not travel times, taxi fares, parking instructions or distances to an assigned spectator gate. Current road restrictions may change the journey.
View the station-to-stadium map
- Confirm the arrival code. Your train must actually stop at GTNR, ML, UTR, LKO or BNZ; LJN is another Lucknow terminal.
- Choose your road transfer. The map gives a ground-area destination, not a gate or an event-day traffic plan.
- Check the ticket. Follow the assigned entrance and current organiser or Lucknow traffic directions.
Marker: the Ekana ground area, not the ticket gate. Pan or zoom to inspect surrounding Lucknow roads. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Badshahnagar Railway Station to Ekana Stadium Distance
From Badshahnagar (BNZ) railway station, expect roughly 14–16 km by road to the Ekana stadium area, depending on the selected roads and entry. This is not Badshah Nagar Metro Station. If your booking ends at BNZ, arrange your transfer and check the drop-off near your ticketed gate; switching railway stations just for a shorter map number may be impractical.
Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station to Ekana Stadium Distance
A road transfer from Lucknow Charbagh (LKO) is around 13–15 km in the routes reviewed. It is a common long-distance arrival, so it can still be the sensible choice when GTNR is not on your train. Check your ticket: LKO and LJN are different station codes in the Charbagh area, not alternate names for a single platform. Follow the exit for the actual station on your booking.
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium Address and Arrival
Ekana Stadium is in the Gomti Nagar Extension area of Lucknow, reached via Amar Shaheed Path. It is also referred to as Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium (BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium). The venue contact page lists “Ekana Gate No.3, Cricket Stadium, Lucknow” as its address. This is not a promise that Gate 3 is the entrance for your ticket. Read the gate on the event ticket and the newest traffic notice.
Book the stop your train serves
The nearest railway station to Ekana Stadium Lucknow for a convenient intercity arrival is best treated as a train-and-last-mile decision, not a raw straight-line ranking. GTNR is well served and comparatively close by road; ML and UTR are smaller choices when an actual service calls there. Arrange the final transfer with a ticket-specific gate check.
Before Leaving the Railway Station
- Confirm your actual arrival station code and train halt; do not assume a rail-map marker is a usable passenger drop-off.
- Save the stadium location and gate on your ticket. A map pin marks the venue area, not the entry queue.
- Recheck match-day diversions and allow time for crowd management before setting a fixed cab pickup.
- For a public-transport alternative, read PitchVaani’s nearest metro and verified feeder guide.
Nearest Railway Station to Ekana Stadium Lucknow: FAQs
Which railway station is most practical for Ekana Stadium?
Gomti Nagar (GTNR) is the most practical well-served option compared here at about 8–10 km by road. Use a smaller stop only if your booked train actually calls there.
How far is Gomti Nagar Railway Station from Ekana?
Depending on the station exit and chosen route, allow approximately 8–10 km by road; an existing PitchVaani route measured around 9.6 km. This does not describe every address in the wider Gomti Nagar neighbourhood.
How far is Badshahnagar railway station from Ekana Stadium?
About 14–16 km by reviewed road routes to the stadium area. BNZ railway station is distinct from Badshah Nagar Metro.
Is there a train station at the Ekana gate?
No main railway or Lucknow Metro station is at the stadium entrance. Finish the last leg by a current road transfer and follow your ticketed gate.
For other routes and venue context, see PitchVaani’s Ekana How-to-Reach overview and BRSABV Ekana Stadium profile. If your trip is for India versus West Indies, check the current match-day guide close to travel.
How PitchVaani Checked These Distances
Station identities and coordinates were checked against Gomti Nagar, Malhaur, Utraitia, Badshahnagar and Block Hut A’s rail listing. We measured road routes to one Ekana map marker using OSRM/OpenStreetMap on 5 October 2026 and cross-checked longer-route alternatives against our existing Ekana transport page. Route lengths may change by station entrance, stadium gate or diverted road; train halts require a current timetable check. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Jyoti Bhatia
Founder and editor of PitchVaani. She prepares source-led cricket-ground and visitor information that distinguishes venue location from event-specific entry rules.