Ayodhya distances & map
Airport, railway stations and temple routes - with an interactive map. For full transport booking tips, see how to reach Ayodhya.
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Open how to reach AyodhyaBy Air
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) - 15 km from Ram Mandir. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Hyderabad.
By Train
Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY) - 1.5 km from the temple; Ayodhya Cantt (AYC) - 8 km. Connected to Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
By Bus
UPSRTC volvo and ordinary buses from Lucknow (135 km · 3 hrs), Varanasi (200 km · 5 hrs), Gorakhpur (140 km), Delhi (overnight).
By Road
Well-connected via NH-27 / NH-330. From Lucknow Airport ~3 hrs; from Gorakhpur ~3.5 hrs; from Prayagraj ~4.5 hrs.
Key distances
- Maharishi Valmiki Airport → Ram Mandir15 km · ~30 min
- Ayodhya Dham Jn → Ram Mandir1.5 km · ~10 min
- Lucknow Airport → Ayodhya135 km · ~3 hr
- Varanasi → Ayodhya200 km · ~5 hr
- Gorakhpur → Ayodhya140 km · ~3.5 hr
- Prayagraj → Ayodhya165 km · ~4 hr
- Ram Mandir → Hanuman Garhi1.2 km · 5 min walk
- Ram Mandir → Saryu Ghat (Ram Ki Paidi)1.7 km · 7 min
Local transport in Ayodhya
The Ram Path corridor is largely pedestrian-only near the temple. E-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws connect the station, hotels and ghats (₹30–80 per ride). App cabs operate from the airport and Ayodhya Cantt. During festivals, expect road closures - walk or use designated shuttle buses from parking lots.
Last updated: 20 July 2026.