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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lucknow to Varanasi (Station) 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 59m
    ₹210–1,700
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    6h 1m
    ₹850–2,900
  3. Drive  286.5 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Varanasi (Station)car car 286.5 km
    4h 14m
    ₹3,215–4,643
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Varanasi (Station)taxi taxi 286.5 km
    4h 14m
    ₹4,400–5,500
  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane LKO - VNS
    5h 15m
    ₹10,032–13,637
  6. Bus via Alambagh

    1. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus bus
    7h 25m
    ₹425–759

Lucknow to Varanasi (Station) by bus

Calendar221Weekly Buses
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹850Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Varanasi (Station), India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Mahalaxmi Travels operates a bus from Lucknow to Varanasi hourly, and the journey takes 6h 1m. 10 other operators also service this route.

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