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How to get fromVaranasi to Lucknow (Station)by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Lucknow (Station) by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknowtrain train 20401 / ...
    4h 56m
    ₹235–1,657

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    6h 54m
    ₹850–2,900

  3. Drive  288.4 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Lucknow (Station)car car 288.4 km
    4h 12m
    ₹3,236–4,674

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Lucknow (Station)taxi taxi 288.4 km
    4h 12m
    ₹4,500–5,500

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane plane VNS - LKO
    4h 22m
    ₹10,049–13,652

  6. Bus via Alambagh Bus Stand

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus bus
    7h 23m
    ₹453–794

Varanasi to Lucknow (Station) by train, foot, and subway

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknow hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Safar Express Tour operates a bus from Varanasi to Lucknow every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 54m. 10 other operators also service this route.

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