The average train between Lucknow and Varanasi takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Lucknow to Varanasi. 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 hourly between Lucknow and Varanasi. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucknow is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Varanasi at 5:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknow station and arriving at Varanasi station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 14m.
Lucknow to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
Lucknow to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Lucknow and Varanasi is 268.5 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
