There are 5 ways to get from Lucknow to Varanasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain 20402 / ...
4h 10m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
6h 20m₹410–750Drive 287.4 km
- Drive from Lucknow to Varanasicar 287.4 km
4h 14m₹3,231–4,666Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucknow to Varanasitaxi 287.4 km
4h 14m₹4,400–5,500Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
6h 55m
Lucknow to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Varanasi is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹750 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Varanasi is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknow and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Lucknow and Varanasi is 294 km. The road distance is 287.4 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lucknow to Varanasi bus services, operated by Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd, depart from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.
Lucknow to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Varanasi is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹410 - ₹750 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Lucknow, 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 10m. Alternatively, Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd operates a bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 20m. UPSRTC also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410–750
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹410–500
- AC
- ₹550–750
- Adult
- ₹490–750
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Cabio Cab Lucknow
- Phone
- +91 895 376 7676
- Website
- cabio.in
Taxi Rental
- Phone
- +91 809 091 5556
- Website
- taxilucknow.in
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More Questions & Answers
Lucknow to Varanasi bus services, operated by Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Lucknow to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Varanasi is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Lucknow to Varanasi.
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