The average train between Sarnath and Lucknow takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Sarnath to Lucknow. 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 Sarnath and Lucknow. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sarnath is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Lucknow at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sarnath to Lucknow. However, there are services departing from Sarnath station and arriving at Lucknow station via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Sarnath to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Sarnath to Lucknow train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
The distance between Sarnath and Lucknow is 265.6 km. The road distance is 303 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknow hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 10m.