The average train between Lucknow and Sarnath takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucknow to Sarnath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Lucknow and Sarnath. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucknow is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Sarnath at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lucknow to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Lucknow station and arriving at Sarnath station via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Lucknow to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
Lucknow to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Lucknow and Sarnath is 265.6 km. The road distance is 303 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 10m.