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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lucknow to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain train 13258 / ...
    4h 35m
    ₹210–1,700

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    6h 1m
    ₹410–750

  3. Drive  287.4 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Varanasicar car 287.4 km
    4h 14m
    ₹3,222–4,654

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lucknow to Varanasitaxi taxi 287.4 km
    4h 14m
    ₹4,400–5,500

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane LKO - VNS
    7h 25m
    ₹9,553–12,087

Lucknow to Varanasi by train

Calendar145Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Lucknow to Varanasi hourly, and the journey takes 6h 1m. Three other operators also service this route.

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