There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Pindra Road
best- Take the train from Pindra Road to Lucknowtrain 20401
4h 1m₹500–1,954Train
cheapest- Take the train from Babatpur to Lucknowtrain 13009 / ...
7h 1m₹433–1,952Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
6h 53mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Varanasi-VNS to Lucknow267.8 km
3h 57mDrive 267.8 km
- Drive from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknowcar 267.8 km
3h 57m₹3,024–4,368Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknowtaxi 267.8 km
3h 57m₹4,200–5,500Fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane VNS - LKO
4h 1m₹8,614–11,934Bus via Alambagh
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
8h 34m₹531–960Fly to Kanpur Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane VNS - KNU
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
8h 29m₹9,198–13,967
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow is to bus via Alambagh which costs ₹500 - ₹1,000 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Pindra Road and arriving at Lucknow via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Varanasi Airport (VNS) and Lucknow is 279 km. The road distance is 267.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow without a car is to train via Pindra Road which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow, including transfers.
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pindra Road station.
The best way to get from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow is to train via Pindra Road which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Varanasi Airport (VNS), India and Lucknow, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pindra Road to Lucknow once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, RS Yadav Smart Bus operates a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kanpur Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–27,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kanpur Airport via Kathmandu, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pindra Road to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Babatpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Varanasi to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹420–800
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹420–550
- AC
- ₹550–800
- Adult
- ₹490–750
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Varanasi-VNS to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Shree Travels
- Phone
- +91 87 65 69 99 16
- Website
- shreetravelsvaranasi.com
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, arrive at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lucknow.
There are 809+ hotels available in Lucknow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Varanasi Airport (VNS) and Lucknow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.