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How to get fromLucknow to Sarnathby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lucknow to Sarnath by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Shiupur

    best
    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Shiupurtrain train 20402
    4h 20m
    ₹463–1,916

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lucknowjn to Sarnathtrain train 15008
    12h 35m
    ₹290–2,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    6h 30m

  4. Drive 287.5 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Sarnathcar car 287.5 km
    4h 16m
    ₹3,202–4,625

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Sarnathtaxi taxi 287.5 km
    4h 16m
    ₹4,500–5,500

  6. Fly

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane LKO - VNS
    6h 12m
    ₹8,532–12,687

  7. Bus via Alambagh

    1. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus bus
    8h 29m
    ₹528–1,599

Lucknow to Sarnath by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Sarnath, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Shiupur once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd operates a bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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