What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow is to bus via Alambagh which costs ₹420 - ₹850 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.

Is there a direct bus between Varanasi (Station) and Lucknow?

No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Lehartara and arriving at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh via Varanasi Cantt and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Varanasi (Station) and Lucknow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Banaras and arriving at Lucknow. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow?

The distance between Varanasi (Station) and Lucknow is 297 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.

How do I travel from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow without a car?

The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow without a car is to train via Varanasi Jn which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.

How long does it take to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow bus from?

Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.

Where do I catch the Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow train from?

Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow?

The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow is to train via Varanasi Jn which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow bus arrive?

Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, arrive at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.

Where does the Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow train arrive?

Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.

Can I drive from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow.

Where can I stay near Lucknow?

There are 788+ hotels available in Lucknow.

Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train via Varanasi Jn
best
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknowtrain 20401 / ...
5h 14m
₹318–2,531
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Banaras to Lucknowtrain 15127 / ...
6h 40m
₹210–1,700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
7h 43m
Drive 290.9 km
1. Drive from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknowcar 290.9 km
4h 16m
₹3,287–4,747
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Varanasi (Station) to Lucknowtaxi 290.9 km
4h 16m
₹4,500–5,500
Fly
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane VNS - LKO
4h 26m
₹9,553–13,658
Bus via Alambagh
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
7h 53m
₹427–810

Varanasi (Station) to Lucknow by train

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Distance: 297.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknow hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 30m. 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.

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