What is the cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Sarnath?

The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Sarnath is to bus via Alambagh which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucknow to Sarnath?

The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Sarnath is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.

Is there a direct bus between Lucknow and Sarnath?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucknow to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lucknow and Sarnath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknowjn and arriving at Sarnath. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 43m.

How far is it from Lucknow to Sarnath?

The distance between Lucknow and Sarnath is 303 km. The road distance is 287.5 km.

How do I travel from Lucknow to Sarnath without a car?

The best way to get from Lucknow to Sarnath without a car is to train via Varanasi Jn which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.

How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Sarnath?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Lucknow to Sarnath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucknow to Sarnath bus from?

Lucknow to Sarnath bus services, operated by Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd, depart from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.

Where do I catch the Lucknow to Sarnath train from?

Lucknow to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.

Train, bus or fly from Lucknow to Sarnath?

The best way to get from Lucknow to Sarnath is to train via Varanasi Jn which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹15,000 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Lucknow to Sarnath bus arrive?

Lucknow to Sarnath bus services, operated by Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.

Where does the Lucknow to Sarnath train arrive?

Lucknow to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.

Can I drive from Lucknow to Sarnath?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Sarnath is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Lucknow to Sarnath.

Where can I stay near Sarnath?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Sarnath.

Lucknow to Sarnath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Train via Varanasi Jn
best
1. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain 20402 / ...
5h 32m
₹325–2,482
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lucknowjn to Sarnathtrain 15008
12h 43m
₹290–2,200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
6h 30m
Drive 287.5 km
1. Drive from Lucknow to Sarnathcar 287.5 km
4h 16m
₹3,284–4,744
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Sarnathtaxi 287.5 km
4h 16m
₹4,500–5,500
Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane LKO - VNS
6h 12m
₹9,032–14,687
Bus via Alambagh
1. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus
8h 30m
₹528–1,599
Train to Kanpur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lucknowjn to Kanpur Centraltrain
2. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KNU - VNS
7h 8m
₹9,633–14,669

Lucknow to Sarnath by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.4 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 10m. 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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