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How to get fromLucknow to Varanasi Jnby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn 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 / ...
    4h 35m
    ₹210–1,700
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    6h 25m
    ₹440–3,400
  3. Drive  287.6 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Varanasi Jncar car 287.6 km
    4h 14m
    ₹3,213–4,640
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntaxi taxi 287.6 km
    4h 14m
    ₹4,500–5,500
  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane LKO - VNS
    5h 15m
    ₹10,032–12,687
  6. Bus via Alambagh

    1. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus bus
    7h 8m
    ₹410–750

Lucknow to Varanasi Jn by train

Calendar145Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Varanasi Jn, 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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