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How to get fromLucknow (Station) to Varanasiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lucknow (Station) to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain train 13258 / ...
    5h 30m
    ₹231–1,725

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    6h 1m
    ₹440–3,400

  3. Drive  286.6 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow (Station) to Varanasicar car 286.6 km
    4h 12m
    ₹3,208–4,633

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow (Station) to Varanasitaxi taxi 286.6 km
    4h 12m
    ₹4,400–5,500

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane LKO - VNS
    5h 27m
    ₹10,038–12,695

  6. Bus via Alambagh Bus Stand

    1. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus bus
    7h 38m
    ₹436–781

Lucknow (Station) to Varanasi by foot, subway, and train

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Lucknow (Station), India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Lucknow to Varanasi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹440–1,200 and the journey takes 6h 1m. 11 other operators also service this route.

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